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Strands
Strands Hint for May 17, 2026
Think of where strikes, spares, rented shoes, an
EasyHardest: BALLRETURNReasoning guide
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Connections
Connections Hint for May 17, 2026
One group describes sticky texture, one means to
ModerateHardest: DINGLEReasoning guide
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Mini Crossword
Mini Crossword Hint for May 17, 2026
Start with the short, literal clues, then use cr
EasyHardest: 2 DownReasoning guide
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Strands
Strands Hint for May 16, 2026
Think about show titles, not final episodes or c
ModerateHardest: COLOSSUSReasoning guide
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Connections
Connections Hint for May 16, 2026
One group is about influence, one is about theat
ModerateHardest: THESPIANReasoning guide
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Mini Crossword
Mini Crossword Hint for May 16, 2026
Use the short name and verb clues to build cross
ModerateHardest: 6 AcrossReasoning guide
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