Strands does not get as a lot consideration as its New York Occasions sport siblings Wordle and Connections, however it may be simply as difficult and entertaining. Strands simply moved out of beta, so it is now within the New York Occasions’ official Video games app, which could carry it extra followers. I’m going into depth in regards to the rules for Strands in this story.
Want extra solutions? This is the reply for today’s Wordle, and listed below are the solutions for today’s Connections.
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Trace for immediately’s Strands puzzle
As we speak’s Strands theme is: See you on the courtroom.
If that does not assist you, here is a clue: Wimbledon.
Clue phrases to unlock in-game hints
Your aim is to search out hidden phrases that match the puzzle’s theme. When you’re caught, discover any phrases you’ll be able to. Each time you discover three phrases of 4 letters or extra, Strands will reveal one of many theme phrases. These are the phrases I used to get these hints, however any phrases of 4 or extra letters that you just discover will work:
- HALE, MANE, HOSS, SANE, REND, VEND, LAME, DELL, YELL, LICE, SLAM, HAND, MASH, RACK, SACK, NERD, FORD, VOLE, LAND, LANDS, FORE.
Solutions for immediately’s Strands puzzle
These are the solutions that tie into the theme. The aim of the puzzle is to search out all of them, together with the spangram, a theme phrase that reaches from one aspect of the puzzle to the opposite. While you’ve received all of them (I initially thought there have been at all times eight however realized that the quantity can range), each letter on the board will probably be used. Listed below are the nonspangram solutions:
- LOVE, SERVE, SLICE, SMASH, RACKET, VOLLEY, FOREHAND.
As we speak’s Strands spangram
As we speak’s Strands spangram is GRANDSLAM. To seek out it, begin with the G that is 4 letters down within the first column, and wind throughout.
NYT Strands accomplished puzzle for Aug. 26, 2024.
play NYT Strands
1. Use immediately’s theme to search for phrases regarding that subject. See one? Drag or click on the letters so as. Click on on the final letter twice to submit your guess. When you’ve discovered a theme phrase, it will mild up in blue and keep that manner.
2. Different phrases you discover are thought-about trace phrases that offer you clues to the theme phrases. Discover three trace phrases (they will need to have at the least 4 letters every), and the sport will reward you by displaying you a theme phrase. However if you cannot unscramble it, discover three extra trace phrases and the sport will spotlight the theme phrase’s letters so as.
3. Hunt for the spangram, a particular theme phrase that spans the whole puzzle, although it might move throughout or prime to backside. It summarizes the puzzle theme.
4. While you’re completed, you will have used each letter on the board in both a theme phrase or spangram. Theme phrases fill the whole board and don’t overlap.
