The New York Times’ Strands puzzle presents a fresh, challenging twist on the classic word search. Unlike Wordle, Connections, or the Mini Crossword, Strands demands a sharp eye and strategic thinking. If you’re seeking assistance with today’s Strands puzzle, look no further. This guide offers helpful hints, reveals the spangram, and ultimately provides the complete solutions.
Decoding the Strands Puzzle
The objective of each Strands puzzle is to locate the hidden “theme words” within the grid. By dragging or tapping letters, you form words, confirming your final selection with a double-tap. Correct theme words highlight in blue and become locked.
Finding non-theme words (at least four letters long) also contributes to your progress. Every three such words discovered earns you a hint – the letters of a theme word are revealed, leaving you to unscramble them. Each letter in the grid belongs to a theme word, used precisely once without any overlap.
Every puzzle features a “spangram,” a special theme word (or words) reflecting the puzzle’s theme and spanning two opposite edges of the grid. The spangram highlights in yellow upon discovery. The ideal approach is to solve the puzzle swiftly, minimizing hint usage.
NYT Strands logo.
Today’s Strands Puzzle Hints and Answers
Today’s theme revolves around cherished possessions: “Oh, this old thing?” Think about completing a set of treasured items. This hint might just unlock the puzzle for you.
Unveiling Today’s Spangram
To kickstart your solving journey, here’s today’s spangram:
- COLLECTIBLES
Today’s Strands Solutions
If the hints and spangram weren’t enough, here are the complete solutions for today’s Strands puzzle:
- PLUSHIE
- COMIC
- COIN
- VINYL
- STAMP
- BOBBLEHEAD
