NYT Strands Answers And Hints - May 18, 2025 Solution #440
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Today's Theme, Explained
Today's theme is 'Riding the wind'. Expand to see what that means for today's puzzle.
The words are all parts of a wind-powered vessel. Each word names a crucial piece used to steer, stabilize, or move a boat powered by wind.
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The first word is the tall vertical pole that supports the sails on a sailboat.
The second word is the system of ropes, cables, and chains used to support and adjust the sails.
The third word is the steering mechanism of the boat.
The fourth word is the long, heavy fin on the bottom of the boat that provides stability.
The fifth word is the main body of the boat that sits in the water.
The sixth word is the flat piece at the back of the boat that moves side to side to steer.
The seventh word is the lever attached to the rudder used to steer smaller boats by hand.
The eighth word is the rear part of the boat.
The spangram is a type of boat propelled primarily by sails and wind.
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Need the words themselves? You can find the answers right here.
The first word is mast.
The second word is rigging.
The third word is helm.
The fourth word is keel.
The fifth word is hull.
The sixth word is rudder.
The seventh word is tiller.
The eighth word is stern.
The spangram is sailboat.
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