New York, NY – Strands, a new daily puzzle introduced by The New York Times, offers a challenging twist on the traditional word search game, requiring a keen eye and sharp mind to solve.
Similar to other popular games like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can present a formidable challenge on certain days, prompting players to seek assistance when needed. If you find yourself stuck on today’s Strands puzzle, you are not alone in needing a little guidance.
In Strands, players must locate “theme words” hidden within a grid of letters, manipulating them through dragging or tapping to form words. Confirming a correct word by double-tapping it will highlight the letters in blue, indicating they are no longer selectable.
Even if a word does not align with the theme, discovering non-theme words of at least four letters can still be beneficial. Every three non-theme words found will provide a helpful hint, as one of the theme words’ letters will be unveiled for players to unscramble.
Each puzzle includes a “spangram,” a special theme word or words that describe the puzzle’s theme and extends across two opposite sides of the board. Identifying the spangram will be highlighted in yellow, serving as a guide to unraveling the puzzle’s theme.
The objective of the game is to complete the puzzle swiftly without relying heavily on hints, enhancing the challenge and satisfaction of solving each puzzle. Today’s theme, “Noodle on this one,” provides a clue related to Italian food, offering players a starting point in cracking the puzzle.
For those seeking assistance or confirmation, the revealed theme words in today’s puzzle include TUBE, RIBBON, ELBOW, SPIRAL, SHELL, WHEEL, and BOWTIE, ensuring players have the resources needed to conquer the challenge presented by Strands.