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Strands is the NYT’s latest word game, now a few months into what I hope will be a long run. It can be tricky, though, so scroll down for my hints.
Want more word-based fun? Check out my Wordle Today, NYT Connections Today, and Quordle Today pages for hints and answers for those games.
SPOILER ALERT: Below is information about today’s NYT Strands. So don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
NYT Strands Today (Game #160) – Hint #1 – Today’s Theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• The theme of today’s NYT Strands is… Not just for poking
NYT Strands Today (Contest #160) – Hint #2 – Clue Words
Play one of these words to unlock the hint system in the game.
- LIKE
- CLICK
- SHOE
- HISSING
- WINE
- MINE
NYT Strands Today (Contest #160) – Hint #3 – Spangram
What’s a hint for today’s spangram?
• Twig
NYT Strands Today (Contest #160) – Hint #4 – Spangram Position
Which two sides of the board are affected by today’s spangram?
First: left, 2nd row
Last: right, 7th row
Okay, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands Today (Contest #160) – The Answers
The answers to today’s Strands question, game #160, are…
- HOCKEY
- CONTROL
- DROP
- MEMORY
- ROCKS
- CINNAMON
- SPANGRAM: STICKS
- My rating: Moderate
- My score: 1 tip
While this Strands puzzle isn’t that difficult, I found it impossible to get started without using a hint; the theme clue, “Not just for poking,” was just too vague. Sure, it makes sense in hindsight… but that doesn’t really help now!
Once I had that first word, HOCKEY, it was a lot easier. CONTROL was at the bottom of the board, the spangram STICK was pretty clear too, and at that stage it was just a matter of fitting words onto the board.
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Yesterday’s Answers to NYT Strands (Friday, August 9, Contest #159)
- FISH
- CAMP
- STARGAZING
- FOOD
- WALKING
- BIRD WATCHING
- SWIMMING
- SPANGRAM: OUTSIDE
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the new word game from the NYT, after Wordle and Connections. It is now out of beta and is therefore a full member of the NYT stable of games and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I have a complete guide to playing NYT Strands, complete with tips to solve the game. If you are having a hard time beating the game every day, you can definitely check it out.
