Fans of word puzzles can look forward to the latest issues from El-Balad. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle, themed “Ivy League,” offers a fun challenge for enthusiasts.
NYT Strands Puzzle Overview
Strands, a popular addition to the New York Times’ puzzle section, presents a fresh take on traditional word search games. Each day, players are given a grid centered around a specific theme. The aim is to find all pertinent words, including a special word called a spangram, which stretches across the board.
Today’s Ivy League Theme
For today’s puzzle, the focus revolves around the Ivy League. Participants are tasked with identifying words associated with this prestigious group of universities. Here’s a list of the key schools to remember:
- Brown
- Columbia
- Harvard
- Princeton
- Penn
- Yale
Notably, two schools, nicknamed Big Green and Big Red, are exceptions to the theme hints.
Hints and Answers
Today’s spangram, which captures the essence of the theme, is “SPORTS TEAM.” This term encapsulates the athletic spirit of the Ivy League institutions. The full list of words found in the puzzle includes:
- BEARS
- LIONS
- CRIMSON
- TIGERS
- QUAKERS
- BULLDOGS
Puzzle Experience
As players engage with the puzzle, some words might be easier to find than others. Terms like LIONS and TIGERS typically jump out, while others, such as BULLDOGS and CRIMSON, present a greater challenge. Overall, the Ivy League theme is likely to resonate with fans of collegiate sports.
For anyone tackling today’s Strands, this provides a great opportunity to connect with both academic and athletic traditions.
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