Hints and solutions published for NYT Strands Puzzle #788
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Updated · technobezz.com · Apr 30
Hints and solutions published for NYT Strands Puzzle #788
10 articles · Updated · technobezz.com · Apr 30
The April 30 puzzle uses the theme prompt “Wet blankets” and a 12-letter vertical spangram, CONDENSATION, in the New York Times word game’s 6x8 grid.
Theme answers are VAPOR, DRIZZLE, MIST, AEROSOL, HUMIDITY and STEAM, with the guide offering progressive clues from gentle hints to full solutions for stuck players.
The report also explains Strands rules, including finding three non-theme words of four letters or more to unlock a hint, and rates this puzzle’s difficulty as moderate.
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