Hints
Today’s NYT Strands puzzle celebrates a seasonal shift, hinted by the clever phrase “Change your clocks.” As you work through the puzzle, keep the theme of springing forward in mind. To uncover the theme words that tie into the playful concept of daylight savings, look for any words of four letters or more. Each time you find three such words, you’ll unlock a theme word!
Consider using the following clues to assist your solving:
Words like LOCK, LIGHT, DRAW, and SING can help you uncover the main theme. Remember, the connections may not always be obvious, so stay flexible in your thinking.
Answers
Now, let’s dive into the answers you’ll need for today’s Strands puzzle. This includes both the non-spangram answers and the elusive spangram, which encompasses every letter on the board and is essential in achieving full completion.
The answers that relate to the theme today include:
- CLOCK
- HOUR
- LOSING
- SLEEP
- SPRING
- FORWARD
The spangram for today is DAYLIGHTSAVINGS. To find this tricky term, start at the letter D that is located four letters down on the far-left vertical row, and then wind your way across and down.
Puzzle enthusiasts often find that working with friends or using a shared screen can increase enjoyment and understanding, especially with themes that may change frequently as the seasons do.