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Today’s NYT Strands puzzle features an entertaining topic. Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.
If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Do not pass GO.
Clue words to unlock in-game hints
Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:
These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:
Chelsea will look to deal a major blow to Tottenham’s Premier League survival hopes on Tuesday as these two fierce London rivals clash in a mouthwatering derby.
With relegation rivals West Ham United suffering a heavy defeat away to Newcastle on Sunday, Spurs now need just one point from its final two matches to secure its top-flight status. Despite its hosts’ recent poor form, earning any kind of result at Stamford Bridge will require Roberto De Zerbi’s men to defy recent history; Tottenham’s last win at this ground was more than eight years ago.
Having suffered a narrow defeat to Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup final, Chelsea will meanwhile be determined to bounce back in its final home game of the season. A win here against its neighbors would keep the Blues’ hopes of European qualification alive, but pushing its bitter local rivals closer to relegation may prove an even sweeter reward for the Chelsea faithful.
Chelsea takes on Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge in west London, with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. BST. That makes it a 3:15 p.m. ET or 12:15 p.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 5:15 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australian Wednesday morning.
Interim boss Calum McFarlane will take charge of Chelsea for the final time at Stamford Bridge today, with former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso set to take over the Blues in the summer.
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How to watch Chelsea vs. Tottenham in the US without cable
Tuesday’s clash at Stamford Bridge will be broadcast on NBC and streaming service Peacock. To catch the game live on Peacock, you’ll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription. NBC Sports Network is available on platforms like YouTube TV.
Peacock offers two Premium plans, and after recent price increases, the ad-supported Premium plan costs $11 a month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan costs $17 a month.
How to watch the Premier League 2025-26 with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with English Premier League action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
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However, some streaming services may have policies that restrict VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
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Livestream Chelsea vs. Tottenham in the UK
This Tuesday evening clash is exclusive to Sky Sports and will be shown on its Sky Sports Premier League channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app. Cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.
Now TV
Sky’s standalone streaming service Now offers access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £15 or sign up to a monthly plan from £35 a month right now.
Livestream Chelsea vs. Tottenham in Canada
If you want to livestream EPL games in Canada this season, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has secured exclusive rights to the Premier League and is broadcasting all 380 matches live.
Fubo
Fubo is the go-to destination for Canadians looking to watch the EPL, with exclusive streaming rights to every match. It currently costs CA$27 for the first month, then CA$31.50 per month thereafter.
Livestream Chelsea vs. Tottenham in Australia
Livestreaming rights for the EPL are now with Stan Sport, which is showing all 380 matches live, including this game.
Stan
Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month (on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12). It’s also worth noting that the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription will also give you access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
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