The New York Times’ Strands puzzle presents a fresh, challenging twist on the classic word search. Sharpen your word-finding skills and prepare to unravel the hidden theme words within the grid. Like other popular NYT games such as Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes stump even the most seasoned puzzle solvers. If you find yourself needing a little assistance, this guide provides hints, the spangram, and today’s Strands answers.
NYT Strands logo.
How to Play Strands
The objective of Strands is to identify and form the “theme words” concealed within a grid of letters. You manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to create words, confirming your selection with a double-tap on the final letter. Correctly identified theme words will highlight in blue and become locked.
Finding non-theme words still contributes to your progress. Every three non-theme words of at least four letters earns you a valuable hint: the letters of a theme word will be revealed, leaving you to unscramble them.
Every letter in the grid is used precisely once to form the theme words, with no overlaps. Each puzzle also features a “spangram,” a special theme word (or words) that spans two opposite sides of the board and encapsulates the puzzle’s theme. This spangram highlights in yellow when discovered.
The ultimate goal is to solve the puzzle swiftly and efficiently, minimizing your reliance on hints.
Today’s Strands Hints and Spangram
Today’s theme revolves around “Living large.” Think about words that often follow a size descriptor. This should help you decipher the hidden words.
The spangram, a key to unlocking the puzzle’s theme, is:
- BIGSTUFF
Today’s Strands Solutions
If you’re still struggling, here are the answers to today’s Strands puzzle:
- SPENDER
- PICTURE
- LEAGUES
- BREAK
- FOOT
- BIRD
- CHEESE
With these solutions, you can complete today’s Strands puzzle and continue your streak. Come back tomorrow for more hints and answers to the latest NYT Strands challenge!
