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NYT Strands Today: Hints, Answers, and Spangram for ‘Yas Queen!’ Theme
The New York Times‘ word game, Strands, has presented players with a challenging puzzle for November 30, 2024, under the theme ‘Yas Queen‘. This theme is a nod to the iconic rock band Queen and specifically references their hit song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody‘.
The puzzle requires players to find several words related to the theme, including a spangram that spans the entire puzzle board. The spangram for today’s puzzle is ‘BOHEMIANRHAPSODY’, which is a key to unlocking the other themed words. Other themed words include ‘WIND’, ‘COME’, ‘EASY’, ‘LIFE’, ‘REAL’, ‘BLOWS’, and ‘FANTASY’, all of which are lyrics from ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.
To solve the puzzle, players can use hint words to unlock theme words. Finding three hint words with at least four letters each will reveal one of the theme words. Useful hint words provided include ‘MOSEY’, ‘COMA’, ‘MEAN’, ‘REALM’, and others. The game also rewards players with the spangram’s letters highlighted in order if they find additional hint words.
The puzzle’s complexity is heightened by the need to connect the theme ‘Yas Queen!’ to the band Queen and their famous song. The clue ‘Scaramouche, Scaramouche’ is also provided to help players make this connection.
For those struggling, the spangram starts with the letter ‘B’ on the far left and winds around the board, summarizing the puzzle theme. The themed words fill the entire board without overlapping, ensuring every letter is used.