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Need a nudge for NYT Strands #711? The theme is “Sink or swim,” and the clue is “This is important.” Try the hint mechanic below before revealing the answers.
Theme clue for Strands #711
The puzzle’s theme is “Sink or swim.” Its broad clue is “This is important.” Think of words describing something consequential or carrying serious stakes.
Words to unlock an in-game hint
According to NewsATW, finding any three words of four or more letters unlocks a theme-word hint. The page lists these as examples: MIRE, TIRE, SPOT, TIER, TIERS, CATS, CAST, DIVE, PEAR, and RATE.
Theme answers
The reported non-spangram answers are:
- RISKY
- PIVOTAL
- CRITICAL
- DECISIVE
- IMPERATIVE
Spangram
The reported spangram is HIGHSTAKES. NewsATW says to start at the H three letters to the right on the top row, then wind down.
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How the board completes
The spangram stretches from one side of the board to the other. Once all the answers are found, every letter on the board has been used.
NewsATW’s February 12 Strands #711 answer page reports these clues and solutions. Its page could not be independently checked here, so the answer list is attributed to that source rather than presented as a verified playthrough.
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