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Thursday, November 14, 2024, was NYT Strands puzzle #256. Its theme clue was “Name of the game,” and its answers point to Clue. Start with the spoiler-light hints below, then open the full solution when you’re ready.
Spoiler-light hints for Strands #256
- Theme clue: “Name of the game.”
- What to look for: The theme refers to names associated with the Clue board game.
- Spangram direction: Vertical, top to bottom.
- First two letters: SC, OR, MU, PE, GR, PL; the spangram begins CL.
Strands is a themed word search: answers can bend through neighboring letters, and each letter belongs to one answer. The spangram expresses the theme and connects two opposite sides of the grid. In general, finding three unrelated words earns an in-game hint. The New York Times Strands mechanics
Full solution for November 14, 2024
Spangram: CLUESUSPECTS
Theme words: SCARLET, ORCHID, MUSTARD, PEACOCK, GREEN, PLUM.
The six theme answers are the surnames of Clue suspects. The spangram, CLUESUSPECTS, identifies the group they belong to. The full answer lists agree across Try Hard Guides and Parade.
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