This past Sunday was Father’s Day, and the author reflects on their own experiences with their children growing older and their feelings about the holiday. They also mention watching the movie Inside Out 2 and the humorous new character of Nostalgia. The author acknowledges the bittersweet feelings that can come with reminiscing about the past.
The article then transitions to discussing the Strands puzzle, a word search game similar to a crossword puzzle. Players must find words that have something in common based on a clue provided. There is also a special word called a spangram that links two opposite sides of the grid. The author encourages readers to keep playing the game to ensure its continued availability.
Although Strands is not yet available on the New York Times app, readers can play it online. The article provides the daily theme hint for the puzzle, which for that day was “Picking up the pieces.” An extra hint is also provided to assist players in solving the puzzle. The solution for that day’s Strands puzzle is revealed, including the spangram and all the words related to the theme.
The author shares their experience playing the Strands puzzle, mentioning that they enjoy board games but had not played many of the ones featured in the puzzle recently. They discuss how they found some of the words easily, while others took more time to locate. The author shares their thoughts on each of the board games mentioned, expressing their favorites and opinions on the gameplay.
The article concludes with an invitation for readers to share their own experiences with the Strands puzzle on social media. The author also directs readers to their blog for additional content on a variety of topics, including daily Wordle guides, TV shows, streaming guides, movie reviews, video game coverage, and more. The author thanks readers for visiting their site and participating in the Strands puzzle game.
