Today's Strands: Quick Menu
Need a little help with NYT Strands today? Today's puzzle theme, “Splash Event,” is pretty easy to decode, but some of its answers might still trip you up.
Below, we've compiled some helpful clues for Strands #158, along with the answers, should you make it this far. We'll start with a few clues, before moving on to the full answer for Strands #158, so keep reading if you need a little help.
Warning: spoilers for Strands #158.
Today's NYT Strands Answer — Today's Theme and Clues
The official theme of NYT Strands #158 is… “A sensational event.”
And here's an unofficial hint from me: “Everyone is invited.”
If you are still in the dark, here are some helpful words to give you those valuable clues:
- SKIN
- STOOL
- LOOP
- WEST
- NOSE
- SOOT
Still having trouble? The spangram will give you a clue to the connecting word. Today, it starts with “P” and ends with “Y”.
Scroll down to find out what it is…
This is POOLPARTY.
Today's Strands Answers
So what are today's Strands answers for game #158?
Drum roll please…
- NOODLES
- MUSIC
- FLOATS
- SOLAR CREAM
- TOWELS
- DRINKS
…and the spangram was POOLPARTY.
Strands #158
“A spectacular event”
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Hey Strands fans. This one was a little easier than yesterday's, for me. The “Splashy Event” theme made me think of water, and when I spotted NOODLES in the top left corner, I immediately assumed they were pool toys.
Actually, that wasn't the case, as I discovered by linking MUSIC at the bottom. It's more the “event” part of the clue than the water part, and I quickly confirmed this by linking the POOLPARTY spangram in the middle.
The rest was pretty straightforward, although the UK climate and accommodation means pool parties aren't so common on my side of the Atlantic.
The FLOATS were in the bottom right corner and the SUNSCREEN completed the bottom half of the grid. That left only the TOWELS and DRINKS in the top right corner to complete the puzzle.
Strands' Answers from Yesterday
Reading this in a later time zone? You can find the full article on yesterday's Strands Answers for game #157 right here.