Opening Strands today felt like booting up a co-op game with friends. You know that feeling when the theme instantly screams at you but your brain still takes a lap to load? That was me staring at today’s grid. The theme: Marvel superheroes.
As soon as I realized, I knew this was going to be a mix of “oh that’s obvious” and “wait, what’s that character’s spelling again?” vibes.
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Simple Hints
- The Spangram (the long word tying everything together) describes the category, not a specific hero.
- Expect names from different Marvel squads—X-Men, Avengers, and even Fantastic Four.
- Some are short and punchy (like a single strong word).
- Others are longer, but you’ll recognize them as soon as a couple letters lock in.
- Think comic book panels you’ve definitely seen on posters, memes, or in those endless Marvel movie marathons.
NYT Strands Answers
- Spangram: SUPERHEROES 🦸♂️
- Theme Words:
- WOLVERINE – the grumpy legend with claws of steel.
- STORM – queen of the weather hacks.
- HULK – you don’t wanna see him angry.
- DAREDEVIL – blind but unstoppable, parkour levels maxed.
- ROGUE – absorbs powers like a real-life cheat code.
- THING – “It’s clobberin’ time!” forever.
- WOLVERINE – the grumpy legend with claws of steel.
Honestly, once “SUPERHEROES” clicked, it was like finding the secret path in a platformer—suddenly all the other pieces made sense. “HULK” popped out first (short words always feel like free loot), then “WOLVERINE” with those W-O-V letters shining like crit damage.
The toughest for me was “DAREDEVIL,” just because the double D had me second-guessing like I was entering a password wrong. But once it locked in? Chef’s kiss.
Some Strands puzzles can feel like homework, but today’s was pure fun. It was like Marvel trivia night met a crossword sprint. Whether you’re a die-hard comic fan or just someone who’s watched a couple Avengers flicks, these names are baked into pop culture.
Plus, having “THING” in there? That’s like a dev sneaking in an Easter egg for OG Fantastic Four fans. Respect.
Today’s Strands felt less like a grind and more like hanging out with old friends from Saturday morning cartoons. It was fun, fast, and just challenging enough to keep me from face-palming.
If you solved it without peeking at hints—big W. If not, hey, the win still counts. Tomorrow’s puzzle might not hand out superheroes on a silver platter, so enjoy this dub while it lasts.
