NYT Strands Puzzle Solution: May 16, 2025
A new day, a new puzzle to solve. For those struggling with the latest NYT Strands puzzle, CNET has provided a comprehensive guide to help you find the answers. According to CNET, today’s Strands theme is "To a degree" and is tied to a significant event happening across the country.
The event in question is likely related to the time of year when photo announcements start arriving in the mail. CNET reports that the puzzle has a connection to this event, and if you’re stuck, the publication has provided hints and answers to help you solve it.
Hint for Today’s Strands Puzzle
CNET states that "Today’s Strands theme is: To a degree." If that doesn’t help, the publication provides a clue: "Pomp and Circumstance." This should give solvers a better idea of the direction to take.
Clue Words to Unlock In-Game Hints
To unlock in-game hints, solvers need to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. CNET has provided a list of words that can be used to get hints:
- DICE, PLOT, ROLE, ROOT, SPIT, SPITE, SPOT, GOES, SANE, CLOT, HOOD, RIOT, SATE, PITA, POOR, HOOP, TOPS, ROTE
Answers for Today’s Strands Puzzle
CNET has revealed the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find all of them, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. The non-spangram answers are:
- GOWN, PHOTO, DIPLOMA, TASSEL, SPEECH, PROCESSION
Today’s Strands Spangram
The spangram, as reported by CNET, is GRADUATION. To find it, start with the G that’s the bottom letter in the far left column, and wind up.
Toughest Strands Puzzles
CNET has also identified some of the toughest Strands puzzles in recent weeks. These include:
- Dated slang, January 21, with the toughest word being PHAT
- Thar she blows!, January 15, with the toughest word being BALEEN or RIGHT
- Off the hook, January 9, with the toughest word being BIGEYE or SKIPJACK
For more information on the NYT Strands puzzle and to stay up-to-date with the latest solutions, visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page. As CNET notes, "You can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page for more information on today’s Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword answers."
CNET is a leading source of technology news and reviews, and their coverage of the NYT Strands puzzle is part of their ongoing efforts to provide helpful guides and solutions for puzzle enthusiasts.
In related news, the NYT Connections puzzle recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, and CNET reflected on the five toughest puzzles so far.
For those interested in learning more about the rules of Strands, CNET has an in-depth article that explains the gameplay and strategy.
By providing detailed hints, answers, and explanations, CNET aims to make puzzle-solving more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
