Today’s NYT Strands puzzle explores constellations like Orion and Cygnus. Uncover the stars in this stellar word hunt.
Friday’s NYT Strands Puzzle takes you on a journey through space with a celestial theme: Constellations. If you’re looking to add some starry fun to your Friday, this puzzle is a perfect way to end the week with an interstellar challenge. Get ready to navigate the night sky and uncover the constellations that light up the heavens!
To start with, look for theme words relating to constellations and stars. Keep an eye out for words such as TARO, HUNT, ACROSS, CONSTELLATION, DIPPERS, etc. When you spot these theme words, the hint light will shine, making it easy to relate them to the spangram that connects all of this.
Today’s puzzle puts the spotlight on some of the most legendary constellations in the night sky. From the mythical hunter to the swan, the words you discover will guide you on a celestial journey. No Zodiac signs are here, this puzzle is about the greater universe.
Spangram: CONSTELLATIONS
Spangram CONSTELLATIONS bridges the two sides of the board. Once discovered, the yellow highlight will uncover the final solution, tying all this together and demonstrating to you how these heavenly formations are aligned.
Theme Word Highlights:
HUNTER – Refers to Orion, the noted hunter constellation.
DIPPERS – Refers to the Big Dipper, which is within the Ursa Major constellation.
SWAN – Is referring to Cygnus, the Swan of the Milky Way.
MAIDEN – Refers to the constellation Virgo, the Maiden.
CENTAUR – Refers to Centaurus, which contains Alpha Centauri.
CROSS – Refers to the Southern Cross, a constellation that can be seen in the Southern Hemisphere.
Prepare to begin your Friday with a cosmic adventure. Whether hunting for the great HUNTER or searching out the elegant SWAN, today’s Constellations puzzle presents a delightful and intriguing journey to the stars. It’s the perfect way to cap the week with a taste of astronomical wonder.
This is an out-of-this-world way to wrap up one’s week! Today’s Constellations Strands puzzle is the perfect challenge for a Friday and with CONSTELLATIONS as the spangram, you’ll feel as if you have traversed through the night sky. Go complete it, and keep watch for tomorrow’s puzzle; you never know what other celestial wonders await!