The New York Times’ Strands puzzle presents a fresh daily challenge, demanding a sharper eye than a typical word search. Like other NYT games such as Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes stump even the most dedicated puzzle solvers. If you’re feeling perplexed and need a helping hand with today’s Strands, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll provide hints, the spangram, and finally, the complete solution.
NYT Strands logo.
Understanding the Rules of Strands
The objective of each Strands puzzle is to locate the “theme words” concealed within the grid of letters. You manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to form words, confirming your selection with a double-tap on the last letter. Correctly identified theme words highlight in blue and become locked.
Finding non-theme words isn’t fruitless. Every three non-theme words of at least four letters earns you a hint: the letters of a theme word are revealed, leaving you to unscramble them. Every letter in the grid contributes to the theme words, 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 edges of the board. The spangram highlights in yellow upon discovery. The ultimate goal is to solve the puzzle swiftly and efficiently, minimizing the use of hints.
Today’s Strands Hint and Theme
Today’s theme revolves around the phrase “I’m a person of my word.” Think about how you might refer to someone to help unlock the puzzle’s secrets.
Unveiling Today’s Spangram
Let’s start with today’s spangram, which may illuminate the theme and guide you toward solving the remaining words:
- FIRSTNAMES
Today’s Strands Solutions
If you’re still stuck, here are the complete answers for today’s Strands puzzle:
- CHUCK
- FRANK
- MILES
- DREW
- WILL
- ROBIN
- CHASE
- JIMMY
