Today's Strands puzzle takes us through the world of jewelry. From graceful teardrops to bold plugs and elegant hoops, this puzzle invites you to discover the sparkling accessories that elevate any look.
This Tuesday, May 6th, brings a new challenge through this week’s Strands puzzle, which takes us on a journey through a theme that is elegant and captivating: jewelry. Throughout the week, the puzzle takes us on a trip through the vibrant world of accessories that dress us up.
From modest studs to eye-catching chandeliers, today’s puzzle revels in the brilliance and charm of ear decorations that dress up both daily wear and occasions.
To find clues in Strands, you have to start by finding any valid non-theme word that is four letters or longer. For every three valid non-theme words that you find, a clue will be revealed, leading you to the hidden theme of the puzzle. Words like DROP, NAIL, TING, DELE, SALP, and CHAIN will lead you to the theme of the puzzle, although they do not appear in the theme. These words will form bridges, which will lead you to the spangram that holds it all together.
This spangram of the day is the solution that unlocks an entire puzzle. It stretches across the grid, holding all the theme words together, as if by way of illumination of the secret connections between them. When Earrings is found, it clarifies the puzzle enough so that the entire grid may be completed, and one may find all of the words that go into this very pretty theme.
TEARDROP – a small, elegant shape, commonly found on earrings.
EAR-RINGS – The center of today’s puzzle, a traditional piece of jewelry.
CHANDELIER – A dramatic, elegant form of earring.
CLIP ON – A stylish and convenient alternative for the unpierced ear.
HOOP – A classic earring that’s a staple in every jewelry box.
PLUG – A nonconventional earring style more associated with body modification.
CUFF – It is a rare kind of earring that goes around the ear and has a dramatic look.
STUDS – These are a minimalist but classy earring style that never goes out of fashion.
Today’s Strands puzzle takes us on a journey into the realm of earrings, where traditional and modern designs meld to form a beautiful source of light. The moment EARRINGS is uncovered, the puzzle is complete, and utterly divine; a pleasure from beginning to finish. More challenges await us as we move on into May, but for now, we revel in the sparkling sophistication of jewelry that never fades. Here’s to the accessories that bring that added sparkle to our lives, and to the puzzles that keep our minds bright and active.