Today’s New York Times Strands puzzle is a play on the classic word search game. In this beta game, players must find a group of words that have something in common based on a clue provided. There is also a special word called a spangram that links at least two sides of the board. Players must find all the theme words and the spangram to complete the puzzle, using each letter only once and connecting letters in various directions. Players can unlock hints by finding three other valid words not part of the theme.
The difficulty of the Strands puzzle varies each day, with word themes ranging from synonyms to homophones to completing phrases. Today’s theme hint is “On board” and an additional hint suggests the theme is related to a perfect gift for a lazy dinner. Players must find six words, including the spangram, to solve today’s puzzle. The spangram for today is “CHARCUTERIE” and the rest of the theme words include OLIVE, BRIE, SPREAD, SALAMI, CRACKER, NUTS, and FRUIT.
To solve today’s puzzle, a player shared their method of finding the words. They searched for words like FARCE, FACE, and RACE to unlock hints that led to finding BRIE. This helped them locate OLIVE, which made finding the spangram, CHARCUTERIE, more obvious. The player then successfully found the rest of the theme words, including SALAMI, SPREAD, FRUIT, NUTS, and CRACKER. They used one hint and found the spangram as the third theme word.
For players looking to solve the Strands puzzle, all the clues and answers for today have been revealed. Players can visit the blog for additional hints and solutions for future games. The game offers a challenging and fun way to exercise word-finding skills by combining elements of a traditional word search with unique theme words and a special spangram to connect them all. Whether you’re a landlubber, a seafarer, or an air traveler, the Strands puzzle offers entertainment for all. So gather your wits, sharpen your pencil, and get ready to crack the code of today’s Strands puzzle.
