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NYT Puzzle Challenges Players with Opposing Traits

9/18/2025

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Story summary

The New York Times Strands puzzle for September 17, 2025, features the theme "We beg to differ."
Players search for themed words in a 6x8 grid, with the spangram "OPPOSITESATTRACT."
Today's answers include BOLD, FLEXIBLE, NOISY, QUIET, RIGID, and TIMID, emphasizing contrasting traits.
The game is in beta and may change based on player feedback.
The previous day's theme was "RIDING HIGH," with a notably long spangram.

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Story summary

The New York Times Strands puzzle for September 17, 2025, features the theme "We beg to differ."
Players search for themed words in a 6x8 grid, with the spangram "OPPOSITESATTRACT."
Today's answers include BOLD, FLEXIBLE, NOISY, QUIET, RIGID, and TIMID, emphasizing contrasting traits.
The game is in beta and may change based on player feedback.
The previous day's theme was "RIDING HIGH," with a notably long spangram.