Step aside, Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword—there’s a fresh word game in town making waves in the world of online puzzles. The New York Times has introduced a new game called “Strands,” quickly gaining popularity among daily game enthusiasts on the NYT website and app.
This addicting game comes with themed daily challenges and intriguing “spangrams” to solve before a new puzzle appears every 24 hours. Get ready to put your word skills to the test with Strands!
Not sure how to play Strands? Here’s the lowdown straight from the New York Times:
– Identify theme words to fill the board, which are highlighted in blue once discovered.
– Drag or tap letters to form words, remembering to double-tap the last letter to submit.
– Theme words should fill the board entirely without overlapping.
– Your ultimate goal is to find the “spangram,” a clue related to the puzzle’s theme that spans two opposite sides of the board and appears in yellow once uncovered.
Need a little help? Engage in non-theme words to earn hints. Discover hints by finding three non-theme words, revealing letters within a theme word to guide you in the right direction.
Now, let’s delve into today’s Strands challenge. The theme hint is “Look up!” with the phrase “In the air” providing a clue for today’s game. Here are the first two letters of each of the seven theme words to find:
– BA
– RO
– AI
– KI
– BI
– DR
– DE (SPANGRAM)
Today’s spangram for Strands is a mix of vertical and diagonal arrangements, so keep your eyes peeled for the hidden clue.
And the answer to today’s spangram is… “DEFYINGGRAVITY.” Impressive, right? Here are all the answers and the word list for Tuesday, January 6:
– BALLOON
– ROCKET
– AIRPLANE
– KITE
– BIRD
– DRONE
– SPANGRAM: DEFYINGGRAVITY
Keep challenging yourself with Strands and stay at the top of your word game!
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.