Today’s Strands puzzle in the New York Times was a bit challenging for me, and maybe for you too. If you’re looking for some hints, keep reading. If you enjoy word games, be sure to check out other games like Wordle, NYT Connections, and Quordle for more fun and answers.
Spoilers ahead! Below are the answers and hints for today’s NYT Strands puzzle.
The theme for today’s NYT Strands puzzle is “Give it the ol’ college try.” The clue words for today’s game are THRONE, WEST, TOWN, SITE, WREST, and TEMP. The spangram hint for today is “Places of learning,” and the spangram position is on the right side, 5th row to the left side, 5th row.
The answers for today’s Strands puzzle, game #134, are:
– DUKE
– RICE
– TUFTS
– NORTHWESTERN
– BROWN
– TEMPLE
– SPANGRAM: UNIVERSITIES
– Difficulty rating: Hard
– Hints used: 4
As a player from the UK, I found today’s puzzle especially challenging due to my lack of knowledge about US universities. In the UK, it’s easier to think of a town or city and associate it with a university, unlike in the US. I needed multiple hints to solve today’s game, and it was frustrating.
How did you fare in today’s puzzle? Feel free to share your experience via email.
For those who are unfamiliar, Strands is a word game by the NYT, similar to Wordle and Connections. It’s now officially launched and can be played on the NYT Games site. If you need help playing Strands, check out a comprehensive guide with tips for solving it.
About the Author:
Marc is the Global Editor in Chief at TechRadar with extensive experience in senior editorial roles. He’s based in London and has a passion for photography, music, gaming, and technology. He enjoys testing and writing about various gadgets and is a regular Wordle player.
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