Strands has returned for the weekend with a new puzzle that is easy and quick to solve. The game, a play on the classic word search, is in beta and requires players to find words that have something in common, along with a special word called a spangram that connects two opposite sides of the board. Players can unlock hints by finding three valid words of at least four letters that are not part of the theme.
Today’s Strands hint is “Part of the Equation,” and the answer to the spangram is “MATHEMATICS.” Other theme words include DIVIDE, CALCULATE, MULTIPLY, SUBTRACT, and DERIVE. While some words were expected, the absence of ADDITION was a surprise. The puzzle was relatively easy, with the exception of DERIVE, a more complex mathematical term that may have given some players trouble.
Players are advised to be on their toes as the difficulty of the puzzle varies from day to day. The game may involve filling in missing words in a phrase, understanding synonyms, or identifying homophones. The puzzle creators strive to surprise players with new challenges each day. To submit a guess, players can connect letters vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, with the option to switch directions in the middle of a word.
The official Strands hint is accompanied by a personal hint from the author, who suggests that the puzzle is straightforward and relates to equations. The answers to the puzzle are revealed, with the spangram being the word “MATHEMATICS.” Overall, the puzzle is considered easy, and players are encouraged to enjoy the game and utilize the hints provided to solve it. Be sure to follow the author on various social media platforms, and consider checking out their sci-fi novels for further entertainment.
