We'll start off with some clues, before building up to the full answer for Strands #631, so read on if you need a little help. The official theme for NYT Strands #631 is... "Horsing around". And here's an unofficial hint from me: "The team behind a champion".

Move over, Wordle, Connections , and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town!

1. SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES: BLENDER, MICROWAVE, RICE COOKER, TOASTER