The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is a fun twist on the classic word search that is in beta for now. Each day, players are presented with a grid of letters and tasked with finding a group of words that have something in common. The theme words will be highlighted in blue, and players must also find a special word called a spangram that links opposite sides of the board and is highlighted in yellow.
The difficulty of the Strands puzzle varies from day to day, with some days requiring players to fill in missing words in a phrase while other days may focus on synonyms or homophones. The puzzle creators aim to surprise players with each new game. Today’s hint for the Strands puzzle is “It goes by fast,” and players are encouraged to pay close attention to clues and stay sharp while solving the puzzle.
For today’s Strands puzzle, the spangram is “TIMEPIECES,” which links two sides of the board and sets the theme for the words to be found. The full list of answers for today’s puzzle includes words like SECOND, MINUTE, HOUR, WEEK, MONTH, DECADE, and CENTURY. While some words like YEAR may have been skipped due to space limitations, players who find a few theme words will easily grasp the overall theme of the puzzle.
Although finding the spangram may have presented a challenge for some players, understanding the theme and solving the rest of the puzzle became easier once a few theme words were found. Today’s puzzle may have seemed simpler compared to others, but hints and answers have been provided for players who may need some assistance. Players can follow the creator of the puzzle on various social media platforms and check out their sci-fi novels for more entertainment.
