Strands is a game that may not be as popular as Wordle or Connections, but it offers a fun and challenging experience. Recently, Strands moved out of beta and can now be found in the official New York Times Games app, potentially attracting more players. If you’re looking for some help with the Strands puzzle, you’re in the right place. However, be cautious as there may be spoilers ahead.
Today’s Strands puzzle theme is “Now on exhibit.” If you’re struggling, think of famous art museums like MOMA or the Louvre for some inspiration.
To unlock hints in the game, your objective is to discover hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. Try to find words with four letters or more. Every time you uncover three words of the required length, a theme word will be revealed. Here are some words that could help you along the way: PAIL, PANE, GREAT, RATE, PATE, PEAT, SANE, PINE, TEAR, TINE, PAINT, PAIN, PINT.
The answers that correspond to today’s theme are essential to completing the puzzle. Your goal is to find all the answers, including the spangram, which is a theme word that spans the entire puzzle. Once you have all the answers, every letter on the board will be utilized. Some of the non-spangram answers are MURAL, COLLAGE, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, LITHOGRAPH.
Today’s Strands spangram is “ART MUSEUM.” To spell it out, locate the letter A three spaces down on the far left and follow the pattern. Remember to appreciate the art while you play.
To play NYT Strands effectively, keep these steps in mind:
1. Search for words related to the day’s theme and click on the letters in order to form a word. Double-click on the last letter to submit your guess. The theme words will be highlighted in blue once you discover them.
2. Hint words are additional clues that will help you uncover theme words. Find three hint words with at least four letters each to reveal a theme word. If you’re stuck, find three more hint words to highlight the letters of the theme word in order.
3. Look for the spangram, a special theme word that spans the entire puzzle. It serves as a summary of the puzzle theme.
4. By the end of the game, every letter on the board should be part of a theme word or the spangram. Theme words should fill the entire board without overlapping.
Enjoy playing Strands and immerse yourself in the world of art-themed puzzles. Good luck!
