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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsSpoilers for NYT Strands game #167: The Saturday, August 17, 2024, puzzle uses the theme “Carle classic”. It points to Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar; the complete answer set is below.
Hints for Strands #167
Use these clue words to unlock the in-game hints:
- SLANG
- GLEE
- WHELP
- HELP
- MICE
- RAIL
Spangram hint
The spangram hint is “Bedtime story.” It starts at the left edge in row 3 and finishes at the right edge in row 6.
NYT Strands answers for August 17
| Answer | Connection |
|---|---|
| LEAF | Part of the caterpillar’s diet and its natural setting |
| APPLE | One of the foods eaten in the story |
| PICKLE | One of the foods eaten in the story |
| SALAMI | One of the foods eaten in the story |
| WATERMELON | One of the foods eaten in the story |
| HUNGRYCATERPILLAR | Spangram |
Why these words fit the theme
“Carle classic” refers to Eric Carle’s picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The spangram, HUNGRYCATERPILLAR, makes that connection explicit, while the other entries identify the leaf and foods associated with the caterpillar’s journey through the book.
Puzzle difficulty note
The accompanying answer report described this particular solve as hard and noted that the writer used five hints. Those are personal solving notes, not an objective difficulty or performance statistic for all players.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
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