The NYT Strands puzzle with the theme "I am what I am" revolves around the concept of identity, self-definition, and what it means to be a person. The theme encourages players to think about how living beings might be described or defined. The key theme words for this puzzle include:
- SOUL
- HUMAN
- MORTAL
- PERSON
- INDIVIDUAL
- SOMEONE
The special long word or phrase called the "Spangram" that encapsulates the theme for this puzzle is "Be Yourself." This phrase acts as a gentle command or affirmation encouraging authenticity and aligns with the theme of identity. The theme words are related to personal identity and individuality, reflecting aspects of being a person, a living mortal being, or a soul, and the Spangram "Be Yourself" reinforces this central idea of being true to oneself. This Strands theme and its words invite introspection about who we are, emphasizing self-acceptance and uniqueness.
