The latest word game to take the New York Times by storm is none other than Strands. Move over Wordle, Connections, Connections Sports Edition, and Mini Crossword, because Strands is the new must-play game in town. With its daily themes and challenging “spangrams,” players are hooked on this addictive new addition to the NYT website and app.
So, how do you play Strands? According to the New York Times, players must find theme words to fill the board, with these words remaining highlighted in blue once discovered. Drag or tap letters to create words, ensuring that theme words do not overlap on the board. Additionally, players must identify the “spangram,” which describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. Need a hint? Find non-theme words to earn hints that reveal letters of a theme word.
Today’s Strands puzzle brings a hint that reads “Little mammals.” In today’s game, players will be tasked with finding seven theme words, including the spangram, with clues like OT, BA, FE, MA, WO, PO, and MU. The spangram hint for today indicates that it is a mix of both vertical and horizontal words.
The Spangram answer for May 15 is revealed to be “MUSTELIDS.” As for the theme words, players must uncover OTTER, BADGER, FERRET, MARTEN, WOLVERINE, POLECAT, and the spangram MUSTELIDS.
Strands is not only a fun daily activity but also a challenging word game that keeps players engaged and entertained. So, the next time you’re looking for a mental workout, be sure to check out Strands on the New York Times website or app for your daily dose of wordplay.
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