The latest New York Times word game, “Strands,” is quickly gaining popularity among fans looking for a new daily activity on the NYT website and app. With themed puzzles and “spangrams” to solve, it’s a captivating game that will keep you coming back for more each day.
Playing Strands is a fun and engaging challenge. To start, you need to find theme words to complete the board, which will stay highlighted in blue once discovered. You can then drag or tap letters to form words, with theme words filling the entire board without overlapping. Additionally, you’ll need to find the “spangram,” which hints at the puzzle’s theme and connects two opposite sides of the board, often consisting of two words. The spangram will highlight in yellow once found, providing further clues to solving the puzzle.
If you ever find yourself stuck, you can earn hints by discovering non-theme words. For every three non-theme words you uncover, you’ll receive a hint that reveals the letters of a theme word. And if there’s already an active hint on the board, it will show the letter order of that word.
In today’s Strands puzzle, the theme revolves around appealing to a higher power, with a clue that urges you to “Get a job.” There are seven theme words to uncover, including the spangram, with the first two letters of each word provided as a hint. The spangram for today’s puzzle is a mix of diagonal and horizontal words.
Today’s Spangram answer for Strands is “RESUME.” The full list of theme words for Monday, January 12, includes:
– NAME
– AWARDS
– SKILLS
– EDUCATION
– CONTACT
– EXPERIENCE
– SPANGRAM: RESUME
“Strands” offers a daily challenge that keeps players engaged and coming back for more as they try to solve themed puzzles and uncover the spangram. It’s a rewarding and entertaining game that adds an extra layer of fun to your daily routine. So, why not give it a try and see if you can crack the code of “Strands” today?
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.