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Spangram: EYECATCHING
Theme words: BRIGHT, FLASHY, JAZZY, STRIKING, VIBRANT, VIVID
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How to Play NYT Strands — Complete Beginner’s Guide

NYT Strands is a free daily word puzzle published by The New York Times Games — the same suite that includes Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword. If you’ve just discovered it and aren’t sure where to start, this guide covers everything: the rules, how the hint system works, what the spangram is, and how to…

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