The New York Times’ Strands puzzle presents a fresh and challenging twist on the classic word search. Sharpen your word-finding skills to unravel the interwoven words and uncover the hidden theme. Just like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes leave you stumped. If you’re seeking assistance with today’s Strands puzzle, look no further – we have the solutions and helpful hints right here.
NYT Strands logo.
Decoding Strands: A How-To Guide
The objective of each Strands puzzle is to identify the “theme words” concealed within the grid. Manipulate the letters by dragging or tapping to form words, confirming your final word with a double-tap. Correct theme words will highlight in blue and become locked.
Finding non-theme words still contributes to your progress. Every three non-theme words of four or more letters earns you a hint, revealing the jumbled letters of a theme word for you to unscramble.
Every letter in the grid is used precisely once to spell out the theme words, with no overlaps. Each puzzle also features a “spangram,” a special theme word (or words) that spans two opposite edges of the board and encapsulates the puzzle’s theme. The spangram will highlight in yellow upon discovery. Aim to complete the puzzle swiftly while minimizing hint usage for the ultimate challenge.
Today’s Strands Puzzle: “Kitty Corner”
Today’s theme revolves around our feline friends. Here’s a hint to nudge you in the right direction: think about those unique purrsonalities.
Unveiling Today’s Strands Solutions
Let’s start by revealing the spangram, which might unlock the theme and empower you to solve the remaining puzzle:
- CATBEHAVIOR
Now, for the complete set of today’s Strands answers:
- SNUGGLE
- PURR
- SWAT
- HISS
- STRETCH
- BLINK
- POUNCE
