The New York Times’ Strands presents a captivating daily word search challenge. Like Wordle or the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes stump even the most seasoned puzzle solvers. If you’re seeking assistance with today’s Strands puzzle, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll provide hints, the spangram, and finally, the complete solutions to help you conquer today’s grid.
NYT Strands logo.
How to Play Strands
The objective of Strands is to identify the “theme words” concealed within a grid of letters. You manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to form words and double-tap the last letter to submit. Correct theme words highlight in blue and become locked.
Finding non-theme words still contributes to your progress! For every three non-theme words of at least four letters, you earn a hint. The letters of a theme word are revealed, leaving you to unscramble them.
Every letter in the grid belongs to a theme word, with no letter used more than once and no overlapping letters.
Each puzzle features a “spangram,” a special theme word (or words) reflecting the puzzle’s theme and spanning two opposite sides of the grid. The spangram highlights in yellow upon discovery. The goal is to solve the puzzle swiftly and efficiently, minimizing the use of hints.
Today’s Strands Hints and Theme
Today’s theme revolves around the vibrant energy of “Viva Las Vegas,” specifically games of chance. Consider the various games you might encounter in a casino.
Today’s Strands Spangram
The spangram often provides the key to unlocking the puzzle’s theme. Today’s spangram is:
- GAMBLING
Strands Gambling Spangram
Today’s Strands Solutions
If you’re still struggling, or simply want to confirm your answers, here are the solutions for today’s Strands puzzle:
- CRAPS
- SLOTS
- POKER
- BACCARAT
- ROULETTE
- BLACKJACK
Hopefully, these hints, the spangram, and solutions have helped you conquer today’s Strands challenge!
