The latest challenge in the NYT Strands puzzle series, themed around small talk, presents players with a variety of long and difficult answers. Participants are encouraged to identify words associated with this theme to unlock hints and complete the puzzle.
Today's spangram, which is a word that spans the entire puzzle, is ITSYBITSY. To locate it, players should start with the letter "I," found four letters down on the leftmost vertical column. Non-spangram answers include TINY, MINIATURE, and MICROSCOPIC.
For those seeking help, a collection of clues and hints can be accessed via CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page. Players can improve their chances by discovering words of four letters or more, which aids in revealing theme-related words.