Ahoy mateys! Check yer treasure map fer me riddles, answers, and spangram fer December 16’s sea of puzzles!
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Ahoy, matey! Seekin' the secrets of the NYT Strands? Fear not! Here be all ye need to crack today’s riddle, includin’ the spangram! Set yer sails and let the word hunt begin, or ye be walkin' the plank! Yarrr!
Avast, me hearties! Gather 'round as I spin ye a yarn about the latest treasure map from the New York Times: a word game by the name o' Strands! Aye, it's as jolly as a barrel o' rum, but beware, fer it can be as tricky as a siren's song!If ye be seekin' more wordy fun, set yer sights on the likes o' Connections and the famed Wordle, where answers be as elusive as a ghost ship. But hold fast, for spoiler warnings be a-comin'—don’t be scrollin' further unless ye be ready to face the answers!
Today’s theme, mateys, be “Crossed words,” and to unlock hints, ye best be usin' these fine words: SURE, MATES, TANK, RATHER, HURT, and NEAT. Also, keep a weather eye on the spangram, which be a “Word smash,” and it touches the top and bottom o' the 4th column like a trusty anchor!
Now, for the answers, ye scallywags! Today’s treasures include SMOG, SPORT, BRUNCH, and even a rare beast called ZORSE—half zebra, half horse, and a puzzler in its own right! So hoist yer sails and let the word games commence!
And in the spirit of fun, I concocted a portmanteaux called Stranesia, describin' that moment when yer brain takes a holiday whilst playin' Strands. Arrr, a fine day for wordplay indeed!