Key Takeaways NYT Strands puzzle for July 11 is an ode to poetic forms, from HAIKU to SONNETThe spangram POETRY stitches the grid together with literary charmTo

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If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “A strange new ...