The New York Times’ Strands puzzle continues to challenge word game lovers with creative themes and tricky word associations. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the hints and answers to help you solve it.
Today’s Strands Theme
The theme for today’s puzzle is: Ode to the aubergine.
If that clue isn’t enough, here are additional hints to guide you:
Additional Hints:
- As in, eggplant.
- What do you make with an eggplant?
First Two Letters of Today’s Words
If you’re looking for a starting point, here are the first two letters of each hidden word:
- PA
- RA
- ST
- MO
- EG
Strands Answers for Today
Once you’ve unlocked enough hints, your next goal is to find all the theme words hidden in the grid. Today’s puzzle revolves around eggplant-based dishes. Below are the correct answers:
Theme Words:
- PARMIGIANA
- RATATOUILLE
- MOUSSAKA
- STUFFED
Today’s Strands Spangram
Every Strands puzzle features a spangram, a word that spans across the grid, connecting multiple letters. For today’s puzzle, the spangram is:
EGGPLANTDISH
Final Thoughts
Today’s Strands puzzle was a delightful challenge for food lovers, especially those who enjoy Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. If you weren’t familiar with dishes like MOUSSAKA or PARMIGIANA, this puzzle may have been tricky! But that’s the fun of Strands—learning something new every day.
Keep practicing daily to sharpen your skills, and remember, you can always rely on our NYT Strands hints and answers for guidance. Happy puzzling!
