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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsThe Sunday, May 18, 2025, NYT Strands puzzle is game #441, with the theme “Riding the wind.” Work through the hints below before revealing the spangram and complete answer list.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on Sunday, May 18?
The theme is “Riding the wind.” The answers are nautical terms associated with a sailboat.
Hints for today’s Strands puzzle
Hint 1
Think about the parts of a sailboat, from its structure to the equipment used to steer it.
Hint 2
The word list includes the boat’s back and bottom, its steering blade, and the person’s steering control.
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Other answers name the boat’s frame, its upright support, and the lines that support the sails.
What is the spangram for May 18?
The spangram is SAILBOAT. It has eight letters.
What are the full NYT Strands answers?
The complete answer set for game #441 is:
- HELM
- MAST
- RIGGING
- KEEL
- TILLER
- HULL
- RUDDER
- STERN
How to get an in-game hint
If you would rather keep solving without seeing the full list, find three qualifying non-theme words in the grid to unlock an in-game hint that highlights a theme word. Strands uses a six-by-eight letter grid; letters can connect in multiple directions, and the spangram connects opposite sides of the grid.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why the year matters
This page is for Sunday, May 18, 2025, puzzle #441. The May 18, 2024 puzzle was a different game: it fell on Saturday and was #76, with the theme “Part of the equation” and the spangram MATHEMATICS. Try Hard Guides’ May 18, 2024 guide identifies that separate puzzle. The date-specific answer list for #441 is reported by TechRadar’s May 18, 2025 guide.
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