NYT Strands reveals GIVETHENOD spangram and six approval-themed answers

10 articles · Updated · Forbes · May 6

The May 7 puzzle uses the clue “Go right ahead” and a 6x8 letter grid, with opening pairs AP, AL, BL, PE, SA and LI.
Its answers are APPROVE, ALLOW, BLESS, PERMIT, SANCTION and LICENSE, all linked by the idea of giving permission or approval.
Strands is the New York Times’ daily word-search-style game in beta, where players find themed words and a spangram spanning opposite sides of the board.

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