Are you looking for a puzzle mate?

Solving today's #Strands for May 17th. Strands is a puzzle game from ‪@nytimes‬ and you can try it out yourself at www.nytimes.com/games/strands
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[@graveyard63]

I was screaming MITTEN when you did Mitt

[@Jon0892]

I stared at earplug way longer than im proud to admit trying to make a word

[@chinareds54]

They're things that come in pairs, but the theme word is only one of them, so they are "looking for a mate".

[@finlandtaipan4454]

Great solve. I was puzzled by this theme and, for the first time in history, resorted to hints.
By the way, these exactly the kinds of words you might find pluralized in Dordle.

[@gaylepowers3981]

Even understanding the theme, it was hard for me. The generic themes like this are too broad for my narrow mind. I made it, with help. Definitely nothing to brag about. Now, on the other hand, you did great! 🤟Prayers and God bless you all. 🤟

[@eduardoflores55722]

I got it using one hint today (the hint gave me WING).