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What is the September 30 Strands theme?
The theme is “For goodness’ sake.” Forbes’ additional hint is “Positive attributes.” If you want to keep more of the puzzle intact, pause here before revealing the answers.
What are the opening letters?
Forbes gives these opening-letter pairs, in order: RE, HO, EM, VA, CO, DI. Use them as a nudge before looking at the words themselves.
What is the Strands spangram?
The spangram is VALUES.
What are the full Strands answers?
- RESPECT
- HONESTY
- EMPATHY
- COOPERATION
- DISCIPLINE
There is a discrepancy between published answer lists for puzzle #576: Forbes gives COOPERATION, while a separate guide gives LOYALTY. The available sources do not explain the difference. The list above follows Forbes’ exact-title guide.
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Strands is a word-search-style game played on a six-by-eight letter grid. Words can connect vertically, horizontally, or diagonally; the theme answers and a spangram fill the board, with the spangram linking at least two sides. Forbes says three valid non-theme words of at least four letters unlock the in-game Hint button, which highlights letters in a theme word. Parade also describes earning a hint by finding three non-theme words. Check the current instructions on the NYT game for the rules in effect when you play.
Strands is available through the NYT website and Games app, according to Parade.
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