NYT Strands puzzle #437 for Wednesday, May 14, 2025, uses the theme clue “Boogie woogie woogie.” The spangram is LINEDANCE. Try the graduated hints below before opening the full answer list.
Hints for Strands #437
- Think of a phrase associated with dancing and a memorable refrain.
- The spangram names a group dance activity.
- The spangram is LINEDANCE.
- The remaining words are names of dances or dance-related terms.
Spoiler warning: the answers are below
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NYT Strands answers for May 14, 2025
- FOOTLOOSE
- HUSTLE
- LOCOMOTION
- MACARENA
- WOBBLE
- LINEDANCE — spangram
How Strands works
Strands is a themed word search. According to Try Hard Guides, letters can be connected in any direction without reusing or crossing them; theme words are highlighted, and the spangram describes the theme and reaches opposite sides of the board. The guide also says that finding non-theme words can earn hints that reveal letters in theme words.
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