Mon May 26 10:00:00 UTC 2025: ## NYT Strands Puzzle Proves Tricky, Hints and Answers Revealed
**New York, NY** – Puzzle enthusiasts tackling today’s New York Times Strands puzzle (#449, May 26th) are finding themselves challenged by the word scramble. The puzzle, themed around “Body Language,” features less common words and tricky letter arrangements, prompting many players to seek assistance.
For those struggling to decipher the hidden words, hints and answers are circulating online. A general clue provided is to “Signal with your body in some way.” Players are encouraged to find any valid words of four letters or more to unlock hints within the game.
The Spangram, a key thematic word spanning the entire puzzle, has been identified as “GESTURES,” starting with the “G” four rows down on the first column.
While specific individual word answers are being shared, the overall goal of the game is to uncover all the theme-related words hidden within the grid, ultimately using every letter available. Frustrated players can find more complete solutions and strategies on various online help pages dedicated to the NYT puzzle suite.
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