Today’s NYT Strands puzzle features a theme called Something’s fishy. The game number is 791, published on May 3, 2026. Players can expect answers that evoke unusual and strange characteristics.
The spangram for game #791 is THATSODD. It touches two opposite sides of the board, starting with ‘T’ and ending in ‘D’.
The answers for this game include STRANGE, UNUSUAL, BIZARRE, QUIRKY, WEIRD, and PECULIAR. An unofficial hint suggests players look for something that is unexpected.
The clue words are QUARK, REAL, STRAND, SWEARS, TRAINS, WATER, QUARTER, and TRIES. Each clue adds to the puzzle’s quirky nature.
One player remarked, “Need a bit of help with NYT Strands today? No shame in that, and you’ve come to the right place.” This highlights the collaborative spirit among puzzle enthusiasts.
Another player noted, “The suspicious ‘Z’ was part of BIZARRE, with the unusual ‘Q’ the front of QUIRKY below it.” This illustrates how clues can be interconnected.
It’s actually the ‘suspicious’ meaning of ‘fishy’, as I discovered when I found STRANGE in the top-left corner. This reflects how themes can influence puzzle-solving strategies.
The previous game #790 had a different theme: All the right moves, featuring the spangram LINEDANCE. Each game brings fresh challenges and themes for players to explore.