I honestly think I’ve gotten used to Strands so much that barely any round poses a serious challenge. Crank it up, NYT editors! Anyway, I surprisingly nailed today’s Strands, for it was not something I could relate to in any way. In case you’re not having a good time with it, take a look at the hints and answers for the June 2 NYT Strands that I’ve listed below!
What is the Theme for Today’s NYT Strands?
As revealed by the New York Times, the theme for today’s Strands is “Nailed it!”.
Spangram Hint for Today’s Strands
Spoiler Warning #1
Even though we try our best to be subtle, the hints below might partially spoil the experience. You’ve been warned.
Every Strands game has that one Spangram that you need to decipher and today’s was no exception. The hint for today’s Spangram is – “Cosmetic treatment for your nails”.
Theme Words Hints for Today’s Strands
If you have figured out the Spangram from the above hint, figuring out the theme words will be easy. However, I don’t want to ruin it for you. Instead, here are three theme word hints that may help you:
- Hint #1: Red, black, blue, white, etc, are____
- Hint #2: Enhances nail paints
Spoiler Warning #2
The next sections reveal the answers for today’s NYT Strands. So, I’d recommend not scrolling further if you are still solving the puzzle. However, if you are stuck, I suggest scrolling a wee bit to see the Spangram answer.
Spangram Answer for NYT Strands on June 2
The Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle is MANICURE, and it runs from left to right in the letters grid.
Apart from the Spangram, you need to find 7 theme words in today’s puzzle. However, if you are having a tough time getting through the Strands, check out some tips and tricks in my guide on how to play NYT Strands.
Anyway, with that being said, let’s go to the next section. However, proceed only if you are ready to check out the theme words.
List of Theme Words for NYT Strands on June 2
If you have scrolled this far, you are probably ready to see the answers. So, let’s take a look at today’s theme words in Strands:
- COLOR
- CLEANSE
- MOISTURIZE
- BUFF
- BASE
- TOPPER
- FILE
The theme was a pretty good in itself, but I didn’t know where to start. Luckily enough, I found COLOR at the bottom left. Right beside it, there was CLEANSE. Some minute looking gave me MOISTURIZE at the top. Running diagonal to it was MANICURE, the Spangram for today’s Strands.
At the leftmost grids, I found BASE and TOPPER. The top left section was home to FILE and BUFF. That concluded my game for the day, and surprisingly without having to use any hints.
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I’m certainly off to get a manicure appointment! What about you though? Was it too easy or did you have to use hints? Do cry your heart out in the comments down below.
