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What's Happening?
CNET has released hints and answers for the New York Times Strands puzzle dated September 23, 2025. The puzzle, themed 'On the syllabus,' challenges players to find hidden words that fit the theme. Players are encouraged to find words of four letters or more, which will reveal one of the theme words. The puzzle includes a 'spangram,' a theme word that spans the entire puzzle. The non-spangram answers provided include words like EXAM, QUIZ, PAPER, LECTURE, READING, and HOMEWORK. The spangram for this puzzle is 'COLLEGECOURSE.'
Why It's Important?
The New York Times puzzles, including Strands, are popular among puzzle enthusiasts and provide a mental challenge that engages a wide audience. By offering hints and answers, CNET helps players who may be struggling, enhancing their puzzle-solving experience. This service supports the educational and entertainment value of puzzles, encouraging cognitive skills such as problem-solving and vocabulary expansion. The popularity of such puzzles also reflects broader cultural trends towards brain games and mental fitness.
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