Fans of word-based puzzle games have a new favorite with the beta version of NYTs Strands. While it is not yet available on the New York Times games app, players can still enjoy solving the daily puzzles online. The game is a grid-based word-discovery puzzle that is gaining popularity among fans of games like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections.
The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is a twist on the classic word search game. Players are presented with a six by eight grid of letters and must find a group of words that have something in common based on a clue provided. Additionally, players must also find a special word called a spangram, which links two opposite sides of the board. While the theme words will not be a proper name, the spangram can be. Finding theme words will be highlighted in blue, while the spangram will be highlighted in yellow.
Today’s Strands puzzle hint is “On the grid”, with an additional clue of “Bills to pay”. The answers for today’s puzzle include theme words like Water, Heat, Internet, Cable, Electric, and Telephone. The spangram for today’s puzzle is “UTILITIES”, linking the opposite sides of the grid. The puzzle was described as relatively easy once players found a couple of words, with the theme becoming clear.
Players are encouraged to share their progress on social media platforms and check out the daily Wordle guides on the author’s blog. The Strands puzzle provides a fun and challenging experience for fans of word games, with each day presenting a new opportunity to test their skills and knowledge of the given theme. As the game continues to gain popularity, players can look forward to exploring new challenges and themes in the beta version of NYTs Strands.
