NYT Hints & Answers: Master the Puzzle on May 15

If you’ve gotten this far, you’re seeking some assistance with gameplay.
Strands
, the

New York Times

‘ elevated word-search game.

In Strands, players must execute a spin on traditional word searches. Letters can form words moving in various directions—up, down, left, right, or diagonally—but these words may alter their path mid-way through, leading to unusual configurations and designs within the grid. Each individual letter included in the puzzle contributes to solving one of the answers provided. The solutions share a common thread related to a specific topic, complemented by what’s known as the “spangram,” which is either a significant term or statement encapsulating today’s subject matter, stretching fully across the board horizontally or vertically.

By offering a vague clue and withholding the word list, Strands crafts a mind-bending challenge that tends to take more time to complete compared to their other games.
Wordle
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Connections
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If you’re finding yourself stuck or simply lack the time—about 10 minutes or so—to solve today’s puzzle, we provide all the necessary New York Times Spelling Bee clues you require to move forward at whatever speed suits you best.

The New York Times clue for today’s theme revolves around animal instincts.

The words are car-related.

The New York Times’ Strands puzzle theme thoroughly clarified today

These terms refer to automobiles that have names inspired by various creatures.

NY Times Spelling Bee clue: Is it oriented vertically or horizontally?

The Today’s NYT Spangram is arranged horizontally.

The NYT crossgram solution for today includes the word “spangram.”

Today’s spangram is

Automobiles

NY Times Word List for May 15

Bronco
Jaguar
Rabbit
Automobiles
Impala
Beetle
Mustang

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