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 a bit difficult on some days. There is no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you are 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 starts 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 right word, the letters will be highlighted in blue and will no longer be selectable.
If you find a word that is not the key word, it’s still useful! For every three unrelated words you find that are at least four letters long, you will get a hint – one of the key word letters will be revealed and you just need to unravel its clues.
Each letter on the grid is used to clarify the key words and there is no overlapping. Each letter is used once, and only once.
Each puzzle contains one “spangram,” a special word (or words) that describes the puzzle theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. When you find the spangram layout, 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 “Making Some Noise!”
Here’s a hint that might help: How do pets communicate.
Today’s Strands Answers
Today’s Spangram
We will start by giving you the detailed layout, which may help you uncover the theme and solve the rest of the puzzle yourself:
Today’s Strands Answers
- Bark
- Meow
- Gnaw
- Squawk
- Whine
- Purr
- Tweet
- Squeak
