Step aside, Wordle and Connections, there’s a new word game in town from the New York Times. The recently launched game, “Strands,” is gaining popularity as a daily activity for fans of the NYT website and app.
Featuring daily themes and challenging “spangrams,” Strands is the latest addictive game to check off your to-do list before a new one appears 24 hours later.
Want to know how to play Strands? Simply find theme words to fill the board, ensuring they do not overlap. Discover the spangram that describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. Need a hint? Find non-theme words to earn clues to solve the puzzle.
Today’s Strands theme hints at “The cutting edge,” with an Olympic sport clue for extra help in solving the puzzle. In today’s game, there are eight theme words to find, with the spangram answer being ‘FIGURESKATING.’
The mix of vertical and horizontal clues in today’s Spangram keeps players on their toes as they try to solve the puzzle. The Spangram answer for February 16 is ‘FIGURESKATING.’
Today’s answers for Strands on Monday, February 16, include words like JUMP, LIFT, and LOOP, along with the spangram answer of FIGURESKATING.
In the world of word games, Strands is the new kid on the block making waves with its challenging puzzles and daily themes. It’s a refreshing addition to the lineup of word games available online, offering players a chance to sharpen their minds and have fun at the same time.
So, whether you’re a word game enthusiast or looking for a new daily challenge, Strands is definitely worth a try. Dive into the world of wordplay and see if you can unravel the puzzle of the day. Happy gaming!
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