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The May 1 NYT Strands puzzle is perfect for those who love movement, wheels, and getting from point A to B. With “I Get Around” as the theme, today's grid spins around transportation methods that range from nostalgic wagons to high-speed skates. Whether you’re stuck on four wheels or balancing on two, our hints and answers will steer you straight through Strands puzzle #424.
NYT Strands for May 1 revolves around motion and mechanics. The theme “I Get Around” sets the tone for a travel-inspired puzzle. From childhood rides to urban mobility tools, this challenge tests your ability to recognize transportation in many forms. If you’ve ever coasted on a skateboard or zipped down the street on rollerblades, today’s puzzle might just take you back, literally and mentally.
To reveal theme words, you’ll need to first unlock hints by finding any words with four or more letters. These stepping-stone words do not necessarily relate to the theme but serve as valuable tools to advance through the puzzle. Here are the words that helped unlock hints for today:
WHEY, WHET, DATE, LORE, SORE, ROSE, LADE, LADES, TOOK, WHEEL, WHEELS, SCOOT, SCOOTS, COOK, COOKS, COOT, COOTS, SKATE, BOARD
Keep entering valid four-letter words to uncover more of the transportation-themed answers.
The spangram that connects the puzzle and theme is ‘WHEELIE’.
Where to find it: Start with the “W” six letters down on the far-left column and trace across. It’s a dynamic word that symbolizes balance, control, and motion, perfectly tying into today’s "I Get Around" theme.
Here are the transportation-related words that make up today’s puzzle:
WAGON – A classic four-wheeled pull vehicle from childhood days.
BICYCLE – Two wheels, lots of balance, and a sustainable way to commute.
SCOOTER – Whether motorized or manual, it's all about zipping down sidewalks.
SKATEBOARD – A street icon with plenty of edge and rolling style.
ROLLERBLADES – The smooth sibling to skates, for those who glide through life.
Strands #424 rolls along with the perfect mix of mobility and nostalgia. The puzzle offers a smooth ride through all things wheeled, with “WHEELIE” providing the perfect thematic anchor. While some entries might take a few extra spins to figure out, it's a satisfying ride once completed. Whether you skate, scoot, or cycle your way through, May 1’s Strands puzzle keeps you moving.
Come back tomorrow for more NYT Strands hints, spangrams, and answers!
