Suggestions, solutions and assist from right now’s NYT Strands for December 17, #289

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It took me an embarrassingly very long time to attach the title of right now’s present Strands puzzle with its topic. The title of the puzzle is “It’s Lit!” ” which I perceive to be a Gen Z expression for one thing thrilling or enjoyable, like a celebration. However as an English scholar, I ought to have seen instantly that “lit” can also be brief for “literature.” Anyway, should you want extra clues and solutions for right now’s Strands puzzle, learn on.

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Trace for right now’s Strands puzzle

Immediately’s Strands theme is: It is lit!

If that does not assist, here is a touch: sections in a bookstore.

Clue phrases to unlock clues within the sport

Your aim is to search out hidden phrases that match the theme of the puzzle. For those who’re caught, discover all of the phrases you possibly can. Each time you discover three phrases of 4 or extra letters, Strands will reveal one of many theme phrases. Listed here are the phrases I used to get these clues, however any phrases of 4 letters or extra that you just discover will work:

• COME, MACE, RENT, RHYME, WETS, MORE, CHORUS, CHORUS, HINGE, TING, TINGE, STEW, WEST, REST, LATE.

Solutions to right now’s Strands puzzle

These are the solutions which might be associated to the theme. The aim of the puzzle is to search out all of them, together with the spangram, a theme phrase that extends from one facet of the puzzle to the opposite. When you have got all of them (initially I assumed there have been at all times eight, however I discovered that the quantity can differ), each letter on the board might be used. Listed here are the non-spangram responses:

• CRIME, FANTASY, ROMANCE, WESTERN, HISTORICAL

Immediately’s Strands spangram

Immediately’s Strands spangram is FICTIONGENRE. To search out it, begin with the F which is 4 letters down on the primary row on the far left, and proceed.