Step aside, Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword—there’s a hot new NYT word game in town! The New York Times has introduced its latest game, “Strands,” which is gaining popularity as a daily must-do for fans on the NYT website and app.
Featuring daily themes and challenging “spangrams,” Strands is the newest addictive game to check off your list before the next one arrives 24 hours later.
Let’s dive into the world of Strands, explore today’s Spangram hint, and reveal all the answers for Strands #659 on December 22.
How to Play Strands:
According to the New York Times, here’s the lowdown on playing Strands:
– Find theme words to fill the board, which stay highlighted in blue when discovered.
– Drag or tap letters to create words. Double-tap the last letter to submit a word if tapping.
– Ensure theme words fill the board without overlapping.
– Uncover the “spangram,” which describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board, highlighted in yellow once found.
Need a hint? Non-theme words can provide clues, with every three non-theme words discovered earning a hint that reveals the letters of a theme word.
Today’s Strands Hint:
Today’s hint for Strands: You want this?
Today’s NYT Strands Hints:
In today’s game, players need to find eight theme words, including the spangram. The first two letters of each word are:
– BO
– WI
– SC
– CA
– GA
– LO
– EA
– RE (Spangram)
NYT Strands Spangram Hint:
Today’s Spangram features a mix of vertical and horizontal words.
Today’s NYT Strands Spangram Answer:
The answer for today’s Spangram is “REGIFTING.”
Today’s NYT Strands Answers:
The theme words for today’s game are:
– BOOK
– WINE
– SCARF
– CANDLE
– GADGET
– LOTION
– EARRINGS
– SPANGRAM: REGIFTING
Discover more fun and engaging games and content on the NYT website and app.
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