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Some really old words appear in today’s New York Times Branches puzzle. I found some of the answers difficult to solve, so if you need hints and answers, read on.
I dig deeper into it The rules of the threads in this story.
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Hint for today’s Strands puzzle
Today’s Strands topic is: Nice combination
If that doesn’t help, here’s the guide: this and that.
Keywords to unlock in-game hints
Your goal is to find the hidden words that fit the theme of the puzzle. If you’re stuck, search for any words you can find. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the keywords. These are the words I used to get those hints, but any four or more letter words you find will work:
- PODGE, MELD, BEND, SHAME, DOPE, RIDE, HAMS, BARN, DOSE
Today’s Strands Puzzle Answers
These are the answers that relate to the topic. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, which is a thematic word that connects from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have them all (I initially thought there were always eight but learned the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the non-Spanish answers:
- Gamble, Rugbag, Variety, Hodgepodge, Apricot
Strands spangram today
NYT Strands puzzle completed May 11, 2026.
Strands spangram today is Possibilities. To find it, look for the letter O located five letters away in the leftmost vertical row, and head through it.