The New York Times’ Strands puzzle presents a fresh, challenging twist on the classic word search. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes stump even the sharpest minds. If today’s Pixar-themed puzzle has you scratching your head, we’ve got you covered. This guide provides hints and solutions to help you conquer today’s Strands challenge.
NYT Strands logo.
Deciphering Strands Gameplay
The objective of each Strands puzzle is to identify the “theme words” concealed within a grid of letters. By dragging or tapping, you manipulate the letters to form words. A double-tap on the final letter confirms your selection. Correct theme words highlight in blue and become locked.
Finding non-theme words, while not the primary goal, still contributes to your progress. Every three non-theme words of at least four letters earns you a hint. These hints reveal the letters of a theme word, leaving you to unscramble them.
Crucially, each letter in the grid contributes to spelling out the theme words, with no overlap or repetition. Each letter is used precisely once.
Each puzzle features a “spangram,” a special theme word (or words) that embodies the puzzle’s theme and stretches across two opposite sides of the board. Upon discovery, the spangram highlights in yellow.
The ideal strategy is to complete the puzzle swiftly, minimizing the use of hints.
Today’s Strands Hints: A Pixar Adventure
Today’s theme revolves around Pixar films, specifically those “as seen in theaters.” This should narrow down the possibilities considerably. Ready for the spangram reveal?
Today’s Strands Solutions
The Spangram Spotlight
The spangram, often the key to unlocking the puzzle’s theme, is:
- ANIMATION
Unveiling the Theme Words
With the spangram revealed, the remaining theme words should fall into place more readily. Here are the solutions for today’s Strands puzzle:
- BRAVE
- CARS
- ONWARD
- SOUL
- ELEMENTAL
- RATATOUILLE
Hopefully, these hints and solutions helped you navigate the world of Pixar within today’s Strands puzzle. Remember, the joy of the puzzle lies not only in the solution but also in the journey of discovery.
