Strands NYT puzzle: Taking the bait for May 19, 2025

Play the Taking the bait Strands puzzle released on May 19, 2025. This word search includes 5 theme words, a 15-letter spanagram, and a 8×6 letter grid.

May 19, 2025 • 6 total words • 15-letter spanagram

Theme keywords: Taking, Bait

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Theme overviewTaking the bait
Grid details8 rows × 6 columns
Word breakdown5 theme words
Target keywords: Taking, Bait

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Discover how “Taking the bait” connects the spanagram and every themed word in this Strands puzzle released on May 19, 2025.

Theme highlights

  • Spanagram: SOMETHINGSFISHY (15 letters)
  • Total words: 6
  • Grid size: 8×6

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