Today’s NYT Strands puzzle brings a playful challenge centered around the theme 'I'm a person of my word'. As we dive into today's hints and answers, it's intriguing to note how language intertwines days of the week with mythology — Thursday, for example, honors the Norse god Thor, while in Spanish it’s called jueves, named after Jupiter. It’s amusing that while most Romance languages refer to days after Roman gods, English uniquely retains a name associated with a Roman god only for Saturday, or 'sabado' in Spanish. Speaking of fun twists, the Strands puzzle approaches word discovery by asking us to find hidden words on the grid related to today's theme including a spangram, which bridges the grid's ends. Spoilers ahead as we share the main theme along with essential hints: Proper nouns and double meanings play a significant role today. Today's spangram, 'FIRSTNAMES', invites word-lovers like you to explore meanings behind common names that also evoke deeper sentiments. How did you fare with this clever NYT Strands puzzle? Feel free to share your experiences on social media and check out my daily blogging for further games and cultural commentary. Join our community to connect thoughts and ideas in a respectful space by adhering to our posting rules.
