Today’s Strands puzzle is one that animal lovers will enjoy and, once you crack the code, is a relatively quick one to complete—though there are some stumbling blocks.
“Hear me roar” is a broad subject that can lead you in the wrong direction in the word game, though the path to completion becomes a lot clearer when you find the Spangram and identify some of the words.
If you’re stuck and need some assistance, we’re here to help.
‘Head me roar’ Strands Spangram hints and answer (Aug. 19)
- Hint 1: Today’s Spangram is short, consisting of six letters and two separate words.
- Hint 2: The Spangram’s first letter is “B” and the last letter is “T”.
- Hint 3: Think of large, carnivorous animals you might see at the zoo.
If you don’t want me to spoil the answer, stop scrolling here.
Aug. 19’s Spangram is “BIGCAT,” referring to a group of animals spread all over the world that resemble your household feline friend in a much larger, and often more dangerous, form. It starts from the “B” in the fifth row of the left column and ends on the “T” in the sixth row of the right column.
‘Hear me roar’ Strands word hints and final solution
Once the Spangram has been identified, completing most of the other theme words on the board should be relatively easy. However, some are trickier and can be confusing due to other words that are recognizable in the area—like “Polar” In the top-left of the board. We’ve got some tips to help though.
- Hint 1: Another name for a Mountain Lion or an attractive older woman. (6 letters)
- Hint 2: You can’t change its spots. (7 letters)
- Hint 3: An NFL franchise in Carolina. (7 letters)
Here’s the full answer for Aug. 19’s “Hear me roar” Strands with all words in the correct placement.
- BIGCAT (Spangram)
- COUGAR
- LEOPARD
- PANTHER
- LION
- TIGER
- JAGUAR
- CHEETAH
‘Hear me roar’ Strands (Aug. 19) difficulty rating and solving process
I found this to be one of the easiest Strands solves I’ve done to date, though I was certainly helped by spotting “Cheetah” before finding the Spangram. From there, I had a pretty good idea that the remainder of the board would be similar animals.
Cougar and Leopard were certainly the two I found the hardest to find, as I couldn’t get “Polar” out of my head for Leopard. I even tried looking to see if “Bear” was nearby, despite the fact they are certainly do not fall into the Big Cat category.
Rating the challenge on a five-star difficultly scale, I’d give it two out of five. There’s no doubt it would be harder for anyone less versed in the animal kingdom, however, so don’t be discouraged if you have struggled.
Other word games to try after completing the NYT Strands
If you’re yet to have your full fix for Word Games today, the NYTimes Mini Crossword is always fun and we have some tips to help you. For more mini crosswords, check out the LA Times and the Washington Post.
