Tue Dec 03 12:30:00 UTC 2024: ## NYT’s Strands Game Stumped Even the Experts: “Bohemian Rhapsody” Theme Baffles Players
**London, December 2, 2024** – TechRadar’s Global Editor in Chief, Marc, known for his Wordle expertise and perfect game streak (almost!), confesses to being completely stumped by today’s New York Times Strands game (#272). The game, a recent addition to the NYT’s word game family, features a theme of “Yas Queen!”, which, according to Marc, proved utterly unhelpful.
The challenge, ultimately revealed to be a lyrical puzzle based on Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” left even seasoned players struggling. While Marc admits to being “old and out of touch,” he highlights the difficulty not stemming from obscure words but rather the unexpected connection between seemingly commonplace terms. He notes that the spangram (a word containing all letters of the alphabet) was only discovered towards the end of his gameplay.
Despite the difficulty, Marc encouraged readers to share their experiences, emphasizing that the puzzle designers’ aim to increase the challenge has been successfully met, at least for him. He urges readers to consult his website for hints and answers if they’re stuck. The article includes links to further assist players with other NYT word games such as Wordle, Connections, and Quordle.
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