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Today's NYT Strands puzzle is fun, but tricky. Even after I had solved for a few answers, I didn't quite understand the theme, though it eventually came to me. (Answer below.) If you need hints and answers, read on.

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Hint for today's Strands puzzle

Today's Strands theme is: Better than good .

If that doesn't help you, here's a clue: Tony the Tiger says this.

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