Key Points
- 1. The theme of NYT Strands puzzle number 862, dated 13 July, was determined as "Just what I needed".
- 2. The puzzle's spangram was the 11-letter word HITSTHESPOT.
- 3. The four main answers in the game were the words PLEASANT, DELIGHTFUL, ENJOYABLE, and SATISFYING.
- 4. The previous day's puzzle (game 861) featured the EMPIRESTATE spangram referencing the city of New York.
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Hints and full answers for game 862 of New York Times' popular word game Strands, dated 13 July, have been revealed. The theme of the day was determined as "Just what I needed". Helper words that players can use to unlock in-game hints, such as LEAN, TASTE, THESPIAN, HUNT, JEST, and HIDES, were also shared.
Today's spangram (the main word spanning across the board) has 11 letters and starts from the 5th row of the left edge, ending at the 6th row of the right edge. The answers to this puzzle consist of the words PLEASANT, DELIGHTFUL, ENJOYABLE, and SATISFYING. Today's spangram was revealed as HITSTHESPOT.
The editor who solved the puzzle noted that they found this puzzle difficult and could only use a single hint. Additionally, readers were reminded of the answers to the previous day's (12 July) New York-themed game 861 and the Empire State spangram.
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- Q: What are the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle on 13 July?
- A: The words in game 862 are PLEASANT, DELIGHTFUL, ENJOYABLE, SATISFYING, and HITSTHESPOT as the spangram.
- Q: Where is today's Strands spangram located on the board?
- A: The spangram starts from the 5th row of the left edge and extends to the 6th row of the right edge.
- Q: What helper words can be typed to unlock hints in the game?
- A: Players can type the words LEAN, TASTE, THESPIAN, HUNT, JEST, and HIDES on the board to unlock the hint system.
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