The New York Times’ Strands puzzle presents a fresh, challenging twist on the classic word search. Like other popular NYT games such as Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes leave players stumped. This guide offers helpful hints, reveals the spangram, and provides the complete solution for today’s Strands puzzle.
NYT Strands logo.
Decoding the Strands Gameplay
Strands challenges you to uncover “theme words” hidden within a grid of letters. By dragging or tapping letters, you form words. Double-tapping the final letter submits your guess. Correct theme words highlight in blue and become locked. Finding non-theme words (at least four letters long) earns you hints. Every three such words reveals the letters of a theme word, leaving you to unscramble it. Each letter in the grid contributes to the theme words, with no letter used more than once and no overlaps.
Crucially, each puzzle features a “spangram,” a theme word (or words) reflecting the puzzle’s overall theme. The spangram spans two opposite sides of the board and highlights in yellow when found. The ultimate goal is to solve the puzzle swiftly and efficiently, minimizing the use of hints.
Today’s Strands Puzzle: Wetland Patrol
Today’s Strands puzzle revolves around the theme “Wetland patrol.” Think long-legged birds inhabiting these environments.
Unmasking Today’s Spangram and Solutions
The spangram, often the key to unlocking the puzzle, is:
- WADINGBIRD
With the spangram revealed, let’s unveil the complete solution for today’s Strands puzzle:
- BITTERN
- SPOONBILL
- STORK
- EGRET
- FLAMINGO
- IBIS
Hopefully, this guide helped you navigate the intricacies of today’s Strands challenge. Remember to check back for future hints and solutions!
