News Headline: New York Times Puzzles Reveal Solutions for August 20 (Puzzle #535)
The New York Times' latest word game, Strands, took players on an exciting adventure with game #535. The theme of this game was "Mint Condition," a fitting title for a puzzle revolving around the world's currencies.
Initially, it seemed as though the game would involve collecting items such as stamps, furniture, or comics. However, the reality was far more intriguing. The spangram for game #535 was GLOBAL CURRENCY, hinting at the game's focus on the world's monetary systems.
The game presented a challenge, with the difficulty level set to Hard. Despite this, some players may have found it difficult not due to the game's complexity, but rather personal reasons.
The answers for this global currency-themed game were EURO, PESO, RAND, POUND, RUPEE, DOLLAR, and KWANZA, the final currency revealed in the game. KWANZA is the official currency of Angola, a country in southern Africa.
Three facts about the Kwanza are worth noting. Firstly, it is named after the Kwango River, a major waterway in Angola. Secondly, it replaced the escudo in 1977. Lastly, all of the notes feature Agostinho Neto, a poet and leader who played a significant role in Angola's fight for independence from Portugal.
To unlock the in-game hints system in game #535, players could use words such as NOSEY, LORD, PURE, WALL, GLOB, and DUNE. Unfortunately, the positions of these words that touch two sides of the board were not specified.
For those who missed game #535, fear not. The hints and answers for yesterday's game, which was on Tuesday, August 19 (game #534), can be found here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, August 19 (game #534). The spangram for that game was HYPHENATED.
Strands is the New York Times' latest addition to their family of word games, which now includes Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. Whether you're a seasoned crossword solver or a casual word game enthusiast, Strands offers a fresh and engaging challenge that's sure to keep you coming back for more.
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