Strands is the New York Times’ fresh take on word puzzles, combining elements of classic word searches with a thematic twist. Players need to uncover hidden “theme words” by manipulating and selecting letters on a grid, using each letter exactly once. If you’re stuck on today’s Strands puzzle, don’t worry, we’ve got the answers right here!
How to Play NYT Strands:
- Drag or tap to select letters and form words.
- Double-tap the final letter to confirm the word.
- Theme words are highlighted in blue once found.
- For every three non-theme words of four letters or more, you’ll receive a hint by revealing some letters of a theme word.
- The “spangram” is a special theme word that stretches across the grid and is highlighted yellow when found.
Hint for Today’s Strands Puzzle:
Theme: “Weed ’em and reap”
Hint: Autumn bounty
Today’s Spangram:
FALLHARVEST
Today’s Theme Words:
- APPLE
- ONION
- RADISH
- SQUASH
- PUMPKIN
- KOHLRABI
Now you can enjoy solving the puzzle with a little extra insight!
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