Welcome to the wacky world of NYT Strands – the latest brain-twisting cousin in the family of word games! If your brain feels like it’s been hit by a snowstorm of letters, you’re in the right place! Today’s theme? “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Sounds poetic, right? Don’t worry; no need to recite it in your best Robert Frost voice (but if you can do impressions, bonus points)!
Now let’s ramp up the laughter! Have you ever tried solving a puzzle while stressed about laundry piling up? Me neither! However, I can totally see it being a “high-stakes” game night when the laundry muddies your thoughts.
So what do we have for today’s mind-bending linguistics workout?
1. Stop any old love stories; “LOVE” is among our clue words. Apparently, even word puzzles don’t take a break from romance drama!
2. Visiting the “STORE” might seem a mundane plan, but you might just score some insight into today’s cold theme (and maybe some ice cream)!
3. “LOST” and “LOOSE” could reflect your sense of direction after too many missed letters – trust me, I get it!
And don’t forget our special snowman of a hint: the spangram, which is just a fancy word for a scrambling of letters that’s merrier than a holiday party. Our clue? “Words from a classic verse.” Yes, I’m talking about that one poem your English teacher loved!
Now, if you’re scrolling down desperate for the answers, wait! I won’t judge if you sneak a peek, but I’m also here to say: Spoiler alert! The big reveal will leave you less in the snowy forest and more in a cozy cabin, sipping hot cocoa with answers like FROZEN, LAKE, and BELLS.
What’s that? Are you having flashbacks of Christmas caroling in January? Me too!
Now you can either feel triumphant about solving today’s Strands, or make a pact with yourself to never lose to poetic puzzles again. Either way, don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments. Tell me how you did – or just vent about the laundry that’s waiting till next week.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got promises to keep, and it’s definitely not about laundry! Time for some Connecting, if you know what I mean!
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