Strands is a brand new, daily puzzle that offers a trickier take on the classic word search. Just like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes be challenging. If you need a little help solving today’s puzzle, we’ve got the answers right here.
How to Play NYT Strands
In Strands, your goal is to find “theme words” hidden in a grid of letters. Here’s how to play:
- Identify Theme Words: Drag or tap letters to form words. Double-tap the final letter to confirm the word.
- Correct Words Highlighted: If you find a theme word, it will be highlighted in blue and will no longer be selectable.
- Non-Theme Words Help Too: For every three non-theme words of at least four letters that you find, you’ll receive a hint revealing letters of a theme word, which you will then need to unscramble.
- Use All Letters: Every letter in the grid is used to spell out the theme words, with no overlaps. Each letter is used once.
- Find the Spangram: Each puzzle contains one “spangram,” a special theme word that touches two opposite sides of the board. The spangram is highlighted in yellow when found.
- Complete Quickly: Aim to finish the puzzle quickly without relying too heavily on hints.
Hint for Today’s NYT Strands Puzzle
Today’s theme is “Deep dive.”
Hint: Think of ocean life.
Today’s NYT Strands Answers
Today’s Spangram:
- MARINE LIFE
Theme Words:
- SHARK
- OCTOPUS
- SQUID
- CORAL
- LOBSTER
- CLAM
- WHALE
By keeping the theme and hints in mind, you can solve today’s Strands puzzle and enjoy the satisfaction of uncovering all the hidden words. Happy puzzling!
