Step aside, Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword—the latest word game craze from the New York Times is here! Strands, the NYT’s newest game, is quickly gaining popularity as the go-to daily activity for fans on the NYT website and app.
Featuring daily themes and challenging “spangrams” to solve, Strands is the addictive game you need to check off your to-do list before the next puzzle arrives in just 24 hours.
Curious about how to play Strands and tackle today’s tricky spangram? We’ve got you covered with all the tips and answers for Strands #648 on Thursday, December 11.
Ready to jump into the world of Strands? According to the New York Times, here’s how to play this engaging game:
– Discover theme words to fill the board, which will stay highlighted in blue once found.
– Create words by dragging or tapping letters, then double-tap the last letter to submit.
– Ensure theme words completely fill the board without overlapping.
– Identify the “spangram,” which describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board, highlighted in yellow once found.
Need a hint to crack the puzzle? Find non-theme words to earn hints that reveal the letters of a theme word.
What hint awaits you in today’s Strands game? Keep an eye out for clues to guide you through uncovering more words.
In today’s puzzle, there are five theme words to uncover, including the spangram. Here’s a sneak peek with the first two letters of each word: AD, EP, FO, PO, AN (SPANGRAM).
Today’s Spangram is mostly diagonal, adding an extra layer of challenge to your gameplay.
The answer to today’s Spangram on Thursday, December 11, is “ANDFURTHERMORE.”
Unlock the full list of today’s answers for Strands, including words like ADDENDUM, EPILOGUE, FOOTNOTE, and POSTSCRIPT, along with the SPANGRAM: ANDFURTHERMORE.
As you delve into the world of Strands, challenge yourself to unravel each theme word and master the spangram in this captivating word game experience. Happy puzzling!
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