NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, May 20 (game #78)

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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, May 20 (game #78)

If you found yesterday’s Strands puzzle from the NYT to be a little too easy, then fear not – today’s is back to normal. If it’s too tricky for you, you can read my hints below. If not, you can skip straight to my commentary on the game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.

Your Strands expert

Your Strands expert

Marc McLaren

NYT Strands today (game #78) – hint #1 – today’s theme

What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?

Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Fowl fairy tale

NYT Strands today (game #78) – hint #2 – clue words

What are some good clue words today?

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

WEST

STILT

MIST

BEAU

BEAN

BANK

NYT Strands today (game #78) – hint #3 – spangram

What is a hint for today’s spangram?

Those awkward early years

NYT Strands today (game #78) – hint #4 – spangram position

What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches?

First: right, 5th row

Last: left, 6th row