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Today’s Theme, Explained

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

Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis a wild or untrained horse, often associated with rodeos and bucking events.

Thesecond wordis both a sleek, spotted wild cat and a luxury car brand known for its British origins.

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Thethird wordis a small, furry mammal with long ears that also shares its name with a compact Volkswagen model.

Thefourth wordis a graceful African antelope and a classic Chevrolet car model introduced in the 1950s.

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Thefifth wordis a small insect with a hard shell and also the name of one of Volkswagen’s most iconic cars.

Thesixth wordis a free-roaming horse of the American West and a popular sports car line by Ford.

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Thespangramis a general term for a road vehicle powered by an engine.

NYT Strands answers for May 15, 2025.