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Strands Hint for May 3, 2026
Think of the kind of words you might use when a
HardHardest: PECULIARReasoning guide
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Connections
Connections Hint for May 3, 2026
The board mixes concrete categories with a few m
EasyHardest: FINGERS CROSSEDReasoning guide
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Strands
Strands Hint for May 2, 2026
Ask whether the word "moves" is being used liter
HardHardest: SCUFFReasoning guide
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Connections
Connections Hint for May 2, 2026
Compare plain-meaning relationships with less di
EasyHardest: TIMES TABLESReasoning guide
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Strands
Strands Hint for May 1, 2026
Treat the clue as a reference to a place, cultur
HardHardest: MACADAMIAReasoning guide
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Connections
Connections Hint for May 1, 2026
This board mixes straightforward word meanings w
ModerateHardest: WATTLEReasoning guide
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