Step aside, Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new word game taking over the scene! The New York Times has introduced a captivating game called “Strands” that is quickly gaining popularity as a daily must-do for fans on the NYT website and app.
Featuring daily themes and challenging “spangrams” to uncover, Strands is the latest addictive game that you’ll want to check off your list before a new one appears 24 hours later.
Interested in trying your hand at Strands? Let’s dive into how to play the game, uncover hints for today’s Spangram, and reveal all the answers for Strands #644 on Sunday, December 7.
To play Strands, you must first find theme words to fill the board. These words will remain highlighted in blue once found. By dragging or tapping letters, you can create words, with theme words filling the entire board without overlapping.
Next, you’ll need to find the “spangram,” which describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. The spangram will highlight in yellow once discovered. Need some help? Find non-theme words to earn hints that reveal the letters of a theme word.
Looking for today’s Strands hint? The theme is “You’re styling!” And here’s a clue for today’s game: Big hairy deal.
In today’s puzzle, there are six theme words to find, including the spangram. Check out the first two letters of each word to get started: EX, FA, BR, WA, HA, and BE (SPANGRAM).
Curious about the spangram hint? Today’s Spangram is primarily horizontal.
The answer to today’s Spangram is BEAUTYSALON, with theme words like EXTENSIONS, FACIALS, BRAIDING, WAXING, and HAIRCUT. See how you did with today’s NYT Strands challenge!
In the world of word games, Strands is quickly making a name for itself as a game that challenges and delights players with its unique themes and engaging gameplay. So, next time you’re looking for a new daily activity, consider giving Strands a try—it’s worth the challenge.
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.