“Need a bit of help with NYT Strands today? No shame in that, and you’ve come to the right place.” This insightful remark sets the tone for today’s NYT Strands puzzle, which revolves around a theme aptly titled ‘Something’s fishy’. Published on May 3, 2026, the puzzle invites solvers to explore answers that evoke strange and unusual characteristics.
Key elements of game #791:
- The spangram is THATSODD, cleverly spanning from ‘T’ to ‘D’.
- The answers include STRANGE, UNUSUAL, BIZARRE, QUIRKY, WEIRD, and PECULIAR.
- The unofficial hint suggests looking for something unexpected.
- Clue words feature QUARK, REAL, STRAND, SWEARS, TRAINS, WATER, QUARTER, and TRIES.
One participant noted the suspicious nature of the letters—“The suspicious ‘Z’ was part of BIZARRE, with the unusual ‘Q’ at the front of QUIRKY below it.” This interplay between letters and meanings adds a layer of complexity that fans of New York Times puzzles relish.
It’s actually the ‘suspicious’ meaning of ‘fishy’ that resonates here. As I discovered when I found STRANGE in the top-left corner—this puzzle encourages players to think outside conventional boundaries. The previous game (#790) featured a theme titled ‘All the right moves’, showcasing how diverse these puzzles can be.
The NYT Strands continues to challenge its audience with clever wordplay and intricate themes. Game #791 is no exception. As players dive into this latest offering, they can expect not just to fill in blanks but also to engage their minds in a delightful dance of language.
