Strands
by The New York Times · nytimes.com · #3 on PlayItDaily
Find themed words hidden in a letter grid, plus the "spangram" that spans the board.
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How to play Strands
Find the themed words hidden in a 6×8 letter grid by dragging through adjacent letters in any direction. One special word, the spangram, describes the theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. Every letter is used exactly once.
New puzzle: A new puzzle unlocks at midnight in your local time.
Access: Strands is free to play.
Tips
- Read the theme clue literally and as a pun; it is often both.
- Finding three non-theme words earns a hint.
- Look at the corners first: letters there have fewer neighbors, which narrows the options.
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- 7sofia.b1 hint
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Strands FAQ
How do you play Strands?
Find the themed words hidden in a 6×8 letter grid by dragging through adjacent letters in any direction. One special word, the spangram, describes the theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. Every letter is used exactly once.
When does Strands reset?
A new puzzle unlocks at midnight in your local time.
Is Strands free?
Strands is free to play.
Who makes Strands?
Strands is made by The New York Times and played at nytimes.com. PlayItDaily links to it and isn’t affiliated with the publisher.