If you are playing the New York Times Strands puzzle on May 27, 2025 and feel stuck, we have the help you need. Strands is a word game where players connect letters on a grid to find words with the same theme.
Today’s theme is “A strange new world,” which focuses on books that show the opposite of a utopia.
The Spangram is a special word in the puzzle that runs mostly horizontally and starts with “DY.” The Spangram answer today is DystopianNovel. This word perfectly describes the theme.
Here are some hints for the theme words:
- A craving or urgent need for food: HUNGER
- An old-fashioned word for a female housekeeper or servant: HANDMAIDS
Other theme words for today’s puzzle include FARM, TALE, GAMES, and ANIMAL.
To solve the puzzle easily, start by checking the corners of the grid and try to find the Spangram early. Solving the Spangram helps you find the other theme words faster.
Whether you are new to Strands or a regular player, these tips and answers will help you enjoy today’s puzzle more.
