
Monday’s NYT Strands puzzle starts off this week with a dazzling display of skill. The theme Variety Acts is ready to take solvers on a 6x8 grid filled with performers waiting to hit the stage. Whether you want to begin your week with a little showbiz quiz or just feeling like partaking in some wordplay, this puzzle brings the thrill of a live show to your Monday morning.
Start with performance words popularly used, such as VARIETY, ACTS, COIN, MAGIC, or DANCER. With three correct theme words identified, the hint light comes on and provides a convenient nudge to the next enormous performance.
Amazingly, today’s puzzle pays tribute to all those variety shows in which every single act is a surprise. An ode to the performers who mesmerize in wonder at their multiple talents, there are six theme words and one spangram that’s going to join all together. If you are attracted to the circus, a talent show, or just being on the stage, these performers bring to life the special energies that shape everything you see.
Spangram: VARIETY ACTS – This banner phrase brings it all together, honoring the varied rainbow of talent one might expect to see at a traditional variety show or contest. It’s an apt spangram for a theme celebrating the diversity and thrill of live performance.
Theme Word Highlights:
ACROBAT – A thrill-riding acrobat who defies gravity and delights on stage.
MAGICIAN – The mystery master- leaves dumbfounded with every sleight of his hand.
JUGGLER – The real sign of skill and coordination juggles so many elements with so much ease.
COMIC – The person who bring so much laughter in the environment with perfect timing.
DANCER – An artist whose every step mesmerizes with rhythm and poise.
DUET – A choreographed performance that displays harmony and cooperation.
Thus, Monday’s puzzle overall is a celebration of the art and skill of the variety act. From the daredevil ACROBAT to the funny timing of a COMIC, any of these people becomes a talent discoverer and puts on the puzzle itself for entertainment at the start of the week.
Monday’s Variety Acts NYT Strands is a fun way to kick off the week, shining a little bit of the spotlight on your day. With every word uncovering a new facet of the world of live shows, this puzzle is a celebration of the vibrant blend of talent that entertains us. And with VARIETY ACTS holding it all together, it’s a great way to dive into the week ahead.
Back tomorrow for another new Strands challenge—what theme will be center stage next?