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The New York Times Strands puzzle challenges solvers to take a walk down Hollywood’s classic history with today’s theme, The Movies. Thursday’s 6x8 letter grid presents an opportunity to discover words associated with classic films, each new find bringing you nearer to completing the puzzle and basking in the magic of film. Whether you’re a serious movie enthusiast or a mere puzzle buff, Strands’ issue for today challenges both the movie fan and the word game enthusiast.
To enable the ‘Hint’ option, begin by looking for words such as Title, Gins, Father, Goon, Goonie, or Sign. After finding three genuine non-theme words, the ‘Hint’ button will become illuminated, pointing to one of the concealed theme words.
Today’s theme brings the big screen to life, with words associated with iconic movies that have made an indelible stamp on pop culture. With seven words to locate, the puzzle is a cinematic journey through iconic films, ranging from The Godfather to The Goonies. Every word is a nostalgic excursion into Hollywood’s most iconic movies, and thus the puzzle is an enjoyable ride for cinema enthusiasts.
Spangram: TITLES – The tie-in word between the theme, TITLES, is the titles of the movies that defined the movie industry. It’s the ideal spangram for a puzzle that honors the very best of cinema: its timeless titles.
Theme Word Highlights:
GODFATHER – The 1972 crime saga that is still one of the most influential films in the history of cinema.
RING – A spine-tingling 2002 horror movie that hooked audiences with its creepy tale.
GRADUATE – The 1967 classic taking viewers through the stormy existence of young adulthood.
TITLES – The connecting word that unites all the names of the movies in today’s puzzle.
AVIATOR – The 2004 biographical drama film of the mysterious Howard Hughes.
SHINING – Stanley Kubrick’s frightening 1980 horror movie adaptation of Stephen King’s novel.
GOONIES – The 1985 adventure-comedy cult classic.
The Strands puzzle of today gives you an enjoyable combination of strategy and movie trivia. With each new word you discover, be it GODFATHER, RING, or SHINING, you add more texture to the film theme. The spangram, TITLES, brings everything together for a feeling of pride when you discover the last piece of the puzzle.
The Movies Strands puzzle is a charming tribute to the golden age of movies, with each theme word carrying you further into the very essence of Hollywood. From GODFATHER to GOONIES, every word is a window onto the movies that have shaped cinema as we know it today. With TITLES as the spangram, today’s puzzle offers the ideal means by which to rediscover the wonder of the movies. Whether you are a movie buff or simply love to solve puzzles, today’s challenge is something you won’t want to pass up.
Come back tomorrow for additional Strands excitement, as we venture out to discover a fresh new theme!
