The New York Times Strands puzzle features a theme that centers on basic arithmetic. This board requires players to identify a specific sequence of numbers that are the product of an integer multiplied by itself.
The spangram for today’s puzzle is SQUARENUMBER. According to Lifehacker, this term identifies the mathematical relationship shared by every theme word on the board.

If you find yourself stuck, you can reveal the location of theme letters by finding valid non-theme words to fill your hint meter. Identifying standard words is the fastest way to gain assistance if the mathematical pattern is difficult to visualize on the board.














