The New York Times’ Strands presents a fresh daily word puzzle challenge, a more intricate version of the classic word search. Like other popular NYT games such as Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes prove quite tricky. If you find yourself stumped and seeking assistance with today’s Strands puzzle, look no further – we’ve got you covered with the complete solution below.
NYT Strands logo.
Decoding Strands: A How-To Guide
The objective of each Strands puzzle is to identify the “theme words” concealed within a grid of letters. By dragging or tapping letters, you form words; double-tap the last letter to confirm your selection. Correctly identified theme words highlight in blue and become locked.
Finding non-theme words isn’t wasted effort. For every three non-theme words of four or more letters, you earn a hint: the letters of a theme word are revealed, leaving you to unscramble them.
Each letter in the grid contributes to spelling out the theme words, with no letter used more than once. Every letter has its place, and no overlaps exist.
A unique feature of Strands is the “spangram,” a special theme word (or words) that encapsulates the puzzle’s theme and spans two opposite sides of the grid. The spangram highlights in yellow upon discovery.
The ultimate goal is to complete the puzzle swiftly and efficiently, minimizing the use of hints.
Today’s Strands Puzzle Hint: Sound Switching
Today’s theme revolves around “sound switching.” Here’s a helpful nudge to get you started: think about a slip of the tongue.
Unveiling Today’s Strands Answers
Today’s Spangram Solution
Let’s begin by revealing the spangram, which can often illuminate the theme and pave the way for solving the remaining puzzle:
- SPOONERISMS
Complete Strands Solutions for Today
Here are all of today’s Strands answers:
- BEDDING
- STRICKEN
- BLUSHING
- WELLS
- CHIPS
- CROW
