Move aside Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new word game from The New York Times that’s taking the spotlight. Strands is quickly gaining popularity as a daily activity for fans on the NYT website and app.
Featuring daily themes and challenging spangrams to decipher, Strands has become the latest addictive game to check off your list before a new puzzle emerges 24 hours later.
Curious about how to play Strands? According to The New York Times, here’s the scoop: find theme words to fill the board, ensuring they don’t overlap. Each theme word will be highlighted in blue once discovered. Additionally, hunt for the spangram, a hint that touches two opposite sides of the board. Need a hint? Uncover non-theme words for a clue, with a new hint awarded for every three words found.
Today’s theme hint for Strands is “Shakespearean titles,” so keep an eye out for famous plays in the puzzle. In today’s challenge, there are seven theme words to uncover, with the spangram hint hinting at “THEBARD” being the answer.
As for the solution? Here’s the word list for today’s Strands game: MERRY, SHREW, TEMPEST, TWELFTH, MERCHANT, and MISUMMER, with “THEBARD” being the spangram answer.
So, whether you’re a casual player or a Strands pro, this captivating word game from The New York Times promises hours of entertainment. Give it a try and see if you can crack the code before the clock runs out.
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