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Strands is the NYT’s newest word game, following Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s a lot of fun. It can be difficult though, so read on for my Strands tips.
Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about today’s NYT Strands is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #209) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… A good feeling
NYT Strands Today (Game #209) – Hint #2 – Clue Words
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hint system.
- VINE
- PINE
- PHOTO
- LAST
- DUST
- LIST
NYT Strands today (game #209) – hint #3 – spangram
What’s a hint for today’s spangram?
• Inside out
NYT Strands Today (Game #209) – Hint #4 – Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today’s spangram comes into contact with?
First: left, 5th row
Last: right, 5th row
Okay, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands Today (Game #209) – The Answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #209, are…
- LUCK
- LOVE
- GRATITUDE
- PLEASURE
- TENSION
- SPANGRAM: EMOTIONS
- My rating: Simple
- My score: Perfect
My only problem with today’s Strands is that the theme prompt and answers all fit nicely with the idea of ”good or pleasant emotions” – but the spangram itself is just EMOTIONS. It’s not a big deal, but it annoyed me a little.
It’s not difficult even if you keep that in mind. I looked for HAPPINESS at the beginning of the game and found it quickly, and none of the other words presented any major problems. Again I was done in a few minutes. I would like a more difficult game soon, viz.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Friday September 27, Game #208)
- Ditch
- WALL
- DRAWBRIDGE
- COURTYARD
- TOWER
- KEEP
- TURRET
- SPANGRAM: CASTLE
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT’s new word game, after Wordle and Connections. It is now out of beta so is a full member of the NYT’s stable of games and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I have a full guide to playing NYT Strands, complete with troubleshooting tips, so give that a read if you’re struggling to beat it every day.
