The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is gaining popularity among word game enthusiasts. Similar to the classic word search but with a twist, Strands challenges players to uncover words related to a specific theme. If you’re stuck on today’s puzzle, we’ve got you covered with hints, clue words, and the complete set of answers to help you solve it.
Today’s Strands Theme
The theme for today’s puzzle is: Upright and grand.
If that clue isn’t enough, here’s a more direct hint to nudge you in the right direction:
Additional Hint:
Ebony and ivory.
How to Unlock In-Game Hints
In Strands, the goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re struggling to find the theme words, you can unlock in-game hints by finding any words of four or more letters. For every three such words you discover, the game will reveal one of the theme words.
Here are some words that can help you unlock hints:
- LADE
- FRAG
- FRAGS
- SITE
- STAR
- RATS
- METS
- RING
- RAPT
- COVE
- STEM
- ADOBE
- ROAD
- FRAT
You can use any words you find that are four or more letters long, and the game will count them toward unlocking hints.
Strands Answers for Today
Once you have unlocked enough hints, your next goal is to find all the theme words hidden in the grid. Today’s puzzle revolves around musical instruments, particularly the piano. Below are the correct answers:
Theme Words:
- COVER
- FRAME
- PEDALS
- HAMMERS
- STRINGS
- KEYBOARD
Today’s Strands Spangram
In every Strands puzzle, there’s a special word called the spangram that stretches across the board, connecting multiple letters. For today’s puzzle, the spangram is:
PIANOPARTS
To find it, start with the P which is four letters down on the far-right to,w and trace it across the board.
Final Thoughts
Strands is a fun and engaging word puzzle that tests both vocabulary and pattern recognition. If you ever get stuck, remember to look for small words to unlock hints, focus on the theme, and search for the longest word to identify the spangram. Keep practicing daily to improve your skills and enjoy the challenge!
Stay tuned for more NYT Strands hints and answers every day, and happy puzzling!
