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Today's NYT Strands puzzle might look simple at first glance, but don't be fooled, as it's full of sneaky connections and clever twists.
Strands is a daily game that puts your vocabulary, logic, and pattern recognition to the test. Each puzzle gives you a 6x8 grid of seemingly random letters, which hide a set of six words that are connected by a specific theme.
Your job is to find them all, along with the special Spangram, an additional word or phrase that ties everything back together to the theme.
The game is straightforward in concept, but each day's theme can range from obvious to cryptic. That's why it doesn't hurt to get a little help from time to time.
Hints for Today's Strands
The theme for today's Strands is "Hail to the chief petty officer". This position describes a senior non-commissioned person who serves in the Navy or Coast Guard. That said, the words you're looking for in today's puzzle are other positions you can find in these maritime forces. Meanwhile, the Spangram is a two-word term that defines the hierarchical order of authority and responsibility within these maritime armed forces.
The New York Times has rated today's puzzle (number 872) as moderate.
Hint Words
Here are a few words that can help contribute to getting a hint:
- Turn
- Cure
- Mead
- Game
- Sign
- Lane
- Curt
- Mare
- Seam
- Tent
- Line
- Mane
- Rank
Pro tip: If you've used a hint to outline a theme word and are unsure what it spells, you can press the hint button again to have the spelling shown to you.
We'll be showing the answers in the next section, so avoid them if you don't want to spoil the puzzle for yourself!
Today's Spangram for Strands
Today's Spangram is "Navy Ranks". You can find it forming a near-vertical line down the center of the grid.
Today's Theme Words for Strands
Today's theme words for Strands on July 23 are:
- Admiral
- Commander
- Ensign
- Lieutenant
- Navy Ranks
- Recruit
The next Strands puzzle, number 873, will be available at midnight local time.
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