Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from The New York Times. One of the most challenging aspects of finding classic words, you will need a sharp eye to solve this puzzle.
Like Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword, solving Strands can be somewhat difficult on some days. There is no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below.
How to Play Strands
Each Strands puzzle begins with the goal of finding the “key words” hidden in the letter grid. Manipulate the letters by dragging or clicking to form words; double-click the last letter to confirm. If you find the correct word, the letters will be highlighted in blue and no longer selectable.
If you find a word that is not the key word, it’s still helpful! For every three non-key words that are at least four letters long, you will receive a hint – one of the key word letters will be revealed and you only need to decipher it.
Each letter on the grid is used to clarify the key words and there is no overlap. Each letter is used once, and only once.
Each puzzle contains one “spangram,” a special word (or words) that describe the puzzle’s theme and touch both opposing sides of the board. When you find the spangram, it will be highlighted in yellow.
The goal should be to complete the puzzle quickly without using too many hints.
Today’s Strands Puzzle Hint
Today’s theme is “Monster Features”
Here’s a hint that might help you: Monster Sides
Today’s Strands Answers
Today’s Spangram
We will start by giving you the detailed outline, which may help you discover the theme and solve the rest of the puzzle on your own:
Today’s Strands Answers
- Hair
- Horn
- Tail
- Wing
- Size
- Shell
- Feather
