you need to hear this if you're a puzzle lover today's nyt strands puzzle has a nostalgic twist today's nyt strands puzzle theme is Carly classic if you guessed it points to Eric Carl's beloved characters you're spot on the Spang gram drum roll please is none other than Hungry Caterpillar but that's not all the theme words are a delicious lineup salami Apple pickle watermelon and Cake just like our favorite caterpillars Feast now if you're new to strands here's a quick rundown your goal is to find all the words on the board there's no timer so take your time and enjoy the challenge think of it as a word Adventure one bite at a time today's puzzle not only brings back childhood memories but also serves up a tasty mental workout so puzzle enthusiasts grab your thinking caps and dive into today's nyt strands until next time happy puzzling and don't forget to click like And subscribe to the best Prime Time news report