The Booty Report

News and Updates for Swashbucklers Everywhere

Ahoy, mateys! 'Tis the NYT Strands for the sixth of November—clues, solutions, and spangram await ye! Arrr!

2024-11-05

Ahoy, matey! Seekin' the bounteous treasures of NYT Strands? Fear not! Here be yer compass to navigate today’s riddle, includin’ the spangram, savvy? Let the winds of wit guide ye to victory on the high seas of puzzlin’! Arrr!

Ahoy, mateys! Gather 'round, fer I be tellin' ye of a fine new pastime call'd Strands, the latest treasure from the NYT seas o' word games, followin' in the wake o' Wordle and Connections. It be a jolly good time, though beware, fer it can be as confoundin' as a kraken in a storm! If ye be seekin' more wordly plunder, look to me links for Wordle, Connections, and Quordle!

Now, today’s Strands, game #248, be themed “Strummin’ right along,” so prepare yer sea legs! In this scallywag’s game, ye best be playin’ words like BLOAT, GLEN, and LION to unlock hints. And if ye be lookin’ fer spangram secrets, take heed: “Finger-pickin' good!” Be mindful of yer board, as today’s spangram touches the left, 5th row, and the right, 3rd row.

But beware, landlubbers, fer below lies the answers, and no spoilers be welcome! The answers be GUITAR, VIOLIN, and the likes, all stringed instruments, which be a fine theme indeed! I sailed through without needin' hints, savvy? So hoist yer sails and give it a go! And if ye be strugglin', do not hesitate to send a message in a bottle—er, an email—for I be eager to hear about yer sea adventures in Strands!

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