Step aside Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new word game in town! The New York Times’s latest game, Strands, is gaining popularity as a daily activity available on the NYT website and app.
With daily themes and challenging “spangrams” to solve, Strands has quickly become a favorite pastime for fans looking to test their word skills.
Interested in giving Strands a try? Here’s how to play according to the New York Times:
– Find theme words that fill the board, which will stay highlighted in blue once found.
– Drag or tap letters to create words, with a double-tap required to submit your entry.
– No theme words should overlap on the board.
– Discover the “spangram,” a key hint that describes the puzzle’s theme and spans two opposite sides of the board.
Need some help along the way? Non-theme words can provide hints, with every three non-theme words unlocking a clue to aid your progress.
For today’s game, the theme is “Natural remedies,” with hints pointing towards words like honey, lemon, garlic, turmeric, and elderberry.
So, if you’re ready to dive into today’s Strands challenge, keep an eye out for the spangram hint “IM,” which leads to the answer: IMMUNEBOOSTERS.
With a mix of vertical and horizontal challenges, today’s game is sure to keep you on your toes as you navigate through the themed words and unravel the spangram puzzle.
And as you conquer today’s Strands game, remember to enjoy the process and the satisfaction of completing each word on the board. Happy puzzling!
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.