Navigating the twists and turns of today’sStrandspuzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft.

Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution. Let’s keep that momentum going and keep you from feeling stranded from today’s Strands.

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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Training day’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis the powered unit at the front of a train that provides the force to pull the rest of the cars.

Thesecond wordis a fully enclosed freight car used to transport goods that need protection from the elements.

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Thethird wordis an open railcar with no sides or roof.

Thefourth wordis an open-top railcar with fixed sides.

Thefifth wordis a railcar with sloped floors and doors underneath for unloading.

Thesixth wordis a crew car typically placed at the end of a freight train.

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Thespangramis a phrase traditionally called out by conductors to signal passengers to board the train.

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NYT Strands answers for May 7, 2025.-1