Strands is a model new each day puzzle from the New York Instances. A trickier tackle the traditional phrase search, you’ll want a eager eye to resolve this puzzle.
Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands is usually a bit tough to resolve some days. There’s no disgrace in needing a bit assist every now and then. For those who’re caught and have to know the solutions to right now’s Strands puzzle, try the solved puzzle beneath.
How one can play Strands
You begin each Strands puzzle with the purpose of discovering the “theme phrases” hidden within the grid of letters. Manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to craft phrases; double-tap the ultimate letter to verify. For those who discover the right phrase, the letters will likely be highlighted blue and can not be selectable.
For those who discover a phrase that isn’t a theme phrase, it nonetheless helps! For each three non-theme phrases you discover which might be a minimum of 4 letters lengthy, you’ll get a touch — the letters of one of many theme phrases will likely be revealed and also you’ll simply need to unscramble it.
Each single letter on the grid is used to spell out the theme phrases and there’s no overlap. Each letter will likely be used as soon as, and solely as soon as.
Every puzzle comprises one “spangram,” a particular theme phrase (or phrases) that describe the puzzle’s theme and touches two reverse sides of the board. Once you discover the spangram, it will likely be highlighted yellow.
The purpose must be to finish the puzzle shortly with out utilizing too many hints.
Trace for right now’s Strands puzzle
At present’s theme is “Oh, oh, oh!”
Right here’s a touch that may assist you to: sound-alikes
At present’s Strand solutions
At present’s spanagram
We’ll begin by providing you with the spangram, which could assist you determine the theme and clear up the remainder of the puzzle by yourself:
At present’s Strands solutions
- DOUGH
- WHOA
- RAINBOW
- AVOCADO
- CHATEAU
- MISTLETOE