The May 6, 2025, NYT Strands is game #429. Its theme is “I’m in lobe,” pointing to earrings and other ear jewelry. Want a nudge before the answers? Start with the extra clue, “Ear we go,” then reveal the spangram and full word list below.
Hints for Strands #429
Use these clues in order if you want to preserve some of the solve:
- Theme: “I’m in lobe.” Think of jewelry worn on or through the ear.
- Additional hint: “Ear we go.”
- Spangram: EARRINGS.
All answers for May 6, 2025
The spangram is EARRINGS. The seven other theme words are:
- TEARDROP
- CHANDELIER
- CLIP ON
- HOOP
- PLUG
- CUFF
- STUD
How the Strands hint system works
Strands is a word-search puzzle played on a six-by-eight letter grid. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and change direction within a word as needed. Theme words appear in blue; the spangram appears in yellow and links at least two sides of the board.
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If you get stuck, finding three valid words of at least four letters that are not theme answers unlocks a hint highlighting one theme word. Strands is available on the NYT website and in the NYT Games app. Forbes’ May 5 guide describes the puzzle mechanics and confirms the date and game number; ComicBook.com’s May 6 answer guide independently corroborates the theme and answers.
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