Strands is a lesser-known game in the New York Times Games app, but it offers a challenging and entertaining experience for players. Recently moving out of beta, Strands now has its own spot in the New York Times official app, potentially attracting more fans. The game involves finding hidden words related to a specific theme, with each word you uncover providing a clue to the theme words. The goal is to find all the theme words and a special spangram that summarizes the puzzle theme.
Players of Strands must use the theme of the day to search for words that relate to that specific topic. When a word is identified, players can click or drag the letters in the correct order and then double click on the last letter to submit the guess. Theme words will light up in blue once correctly identified. Additionally, finding hint words, each with at least four letters, will offer clues to the theme words. By identifying three hint words, players will be rewarded with the revelation of a theme word.
The game also features a special challenge in the form of a spangram, a theme word that spans the entire puzzle either horizontally or vertically. This unique word summarizes the overall theme of the puzzle. The goal for players is to uncover all theme words, including the spangram, using every letter on the board in the process. The theme words must fill the entire board without overlapping to successfully complete the puzzle.
To assist players in unraveling the puzzle, clues and hints are provided, such as the theme of the day and potential words to look for, such as visual genres for “A night at the museum.” By identifying specific words, players can unlock in-game hints that lead them closer to discovering the theme words. Additionally, for each three hint words found, the game will reveal a theme word, helping players progress through the puzzle.
Today’s Strands puzzle theme focuses on “A night at the museum,” with specific words tied to this theme, such as MODERN, BAROQUE, MEDIEVAL, ROMANTIC, and CLASSICAL. A special spangram for the day is ART HISTORY, which spans across the entire puzzle, providing a summary of the theme. By following the clues and hints provided, players can explore the world of Strands, a game that offers a unique and engaging challenge within the New York Times Games app.
