Today’s Strands puzzle features a photography theme, with the spangram linking two opposite sides of the board being “Photography.” The rest of the words to find include TRIPOD, CAMERA, FILTER, LENS, FLASH, LIGHT, and TIMER. Each word relates to equipment or tools used in photography. The official hint for today’s puzzle is “Picture this,” with an additional unofficial hint of “Snapshot.”
To play Strands, players must find a group of words that have something in common within a six by eight grid of letters. In addition to the theme words, players must also find the spangram, which connects opposite sides of the board. The game’s difficulty varies each day, with some days requiring players to fill in missing words in a phrase or focus on synonyms or homophones. Finding three valid words of at least four letters unlocks the Hint button, which highlights letters in one of the theme words.
Players can connect letters vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, switching directions within a word. Once a theme word or spangram is found, it remains highlighted in blue or yellow, respectively. The aim of Strands is to find the common theme among the words and determine the spangram that links the board. The game is in beta for now, meaning it will only remain if enough people play it daily.
Today’s Strands puzzle was a mix of physical pieces of camera equipment, challenging players to find words like CAMERA, LENS, and FILTER. The puzzle creators aim to surprise players with varying difficulties and themes each day. Some players may require hints to progress, while others may find the puzzle relatively straightforward. Overall, the daily quest to solve Strands puzzles offers a fun and engaging word search experience that keeps players coming back for more.
