Overview:

• Group words by physical shape, focusing on straight, narrow, stick-like objects.

• It reinforces the theme with a clever phrase that ties in with visual similarities.

• Strands is a captivating blend of Spelling Bee, Connections, and classic Crosswords.

Are you looking for the latest Strands answer? Today's theme is 'shell company,' and the Strands Spangram for April 17 is 'MOLLUSK.' To find it, look for the M four letters down on the far-left row, and wind across. You can also use the words 'beach' and 'seaside' as clues to find your answers. If you look closely, you can see that the letters are arranged within the grid as if they form a line or a pattern.

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NYT Strands Answers for Today

We have listed below all the non-spangram answers for April 17:

• Clam

• Conch

• Limpet

• Mussel

• Oyster

• Abalone

• Scallop

Spangram Reveal and Explanation

Today's Strands Spangram is 'MOLLUSK'. These are soft-bodied invertebrates of the phylum Mollusca. They are usually wholly or partly enclosed in a calcium carbonate shell, covered by a soft mantle covering the body. Along with the insects and vertebrates, it is one of the most diverse groups in the animal kingdom.

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Tips for Solving NYT Strands

Want to get your NYT Strands solved before others? We'll start by identifying the theme early. You can easily identify the themes by using word association and letter patterns to determine meaning. Long words that span the grid edges highlight the spangram.