NYT Strands is a daily puzzle game from the New York Times, challenging players to find hidden words within a grid. The game features a new theme each day, and players must uncover all the words, including a Spangram that spans the board and reveals the theme’s core. The first crossword puzzle was published by the New York Times on February 15, 1942, created by Charles Erlenkotter and edited by Margaret Farrar. Since then, the NYT has introduced other popular games, including the Mini Crossword, Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and Tiles. Wordle, Connections, and Strands followed.
Are you stuck on today’s NYT Strands? Here are some hints to help you along, including the answers to today’s puzzle. The theme for today’s Strands is ‘Dash it!’.
Here’s a hint for the Spangram: A word joined together with a little dash in the middle. Additionally, here are hints to some of the answers: Magical-sounding nonsense used to trick or entertain and done without order, plan, or choice; haphazardly.
Today’s Answers are HOCUSPOCUS, WILLYNILLY, PELLMELL, and HOITYTOITY.
The Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle is ‘Hyphenated’. Strands combines elements of Connections, Spelling Bee, and classic crosswords, giving players 48 letters on a 6 x 8-inch board with a daily theme. The goal is to find the Spangram and all themed words. To play, connect letters on the grid to form words horizontally, vertically, or diagonally using a mouse or touchscreen. Finding the Spangram helps you understand the theme. Additionally, find the theme words to solve the puzzle.
Tips to solve the puzzle include uncovering the theme words, discovering the Spangram, and using hints.
