Step aside, Wordle, Connections, Connections Sports Edition, and Mini Crossword—there’s a fresh word game on the block from the New York Times. The NYT’s latest daily activity, “Strands,” is gaining traction as a captivating new game available on their website and app.
Embracing daily themes and challenging “spangrams,” Strands is the newest game to add to your daily routine, providing a satisfying challenge that resets every 24 hours.
So, how do you play Strands? Well, according to the New York Times, players must search for theme words to fill the board. These theme words will remain highlighted in blue once discovered. Users can then drag or tap letters to form words, ensuring that theme words fill the board without overlapping. Players must also find the “spangram,” a hint that describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board.
In today’s Strands puzzle, players must find seven theme words, including the spangram. The first two letters of each word are: QU, TH, AF, SP, BL, CO, and BD (the Spangram).
Today’s Spangram is a mix of both vertical and horizontal elements, providing an added challenge for players.
And the answer to today’s Spangram is “SMOOTHSAILING,” a fitting theme for the day’s puzzle.
The word list for today includes: QUILT, THROW, AFGHAN, SPREAD, BLANKET, COMFORTER, and the Spangram: BEDCLOTHES.
With Strands, players can challenge their word skills daily, earning hints along the way for an added boost. So, why not give it a try and see if you can unravel the mystery of today’s theme?
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.