Strands is the New York Times' most recent addition to their lineup of word games following titles like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections, and it’s incredibly enjoyable. However, it can also be quite challenging. Continue reading for some tips on how to play Strands effectively.
Looking for more linguistic entertainment? Check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages with tips and solutions for those games, and Marc's Wordle today Page for the initial viral word game.
SPOILER ALERT: The details regarding the NYT Strands for today are provided below. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid knowing the solutions.
NYT Challenge for today (match 401) - clue #1 - the subject for today's puzzle
What is the topic of today's New York Times crossword puzzle?
• The theme for today’s NYT Strands is... Otherworldly
NY Times Puzzles for today (puzzle 401) - tip number two - key terms
Activate any of these terms to enable the in-game hints system.
- TARN
- FEUD
- MOPS
- SMOG
- NEED
- PLAIN
NY Times puzzle for today (game #401) - clue #3 - special scramble letters
How many letters does today's spangram contain?
• Spangram has 14 letters
NY Times Spelling Bee game for today (puzzle 401) - clue number four - identifies the pangram spot
Which two edges of the board does the current spangram touch?
First side: left, fourth row
Last side: top, 5th column
Sure, the responses are provided below, so PLEASE AVOID SCROLLING DOWN IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN UNAWARE OF THE ANSWERS.
New York Times Puzzles for today (puzzle 401) - solutions
The solutions for today's Strands, game number 401, are...
- GRAVITY
- ARRIVAL
- DUNE
- ALIEN
- MEGALOPOLIS
- SPANGRAM: SCIENCE FICTION
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
Oddly enough, I received the Spangram first today.
It had a touch of the classic magic trick where a magician takes out a handkerchief from his pocket and more colorful cloths keeps coming up. This might be due to the fact that today’s yellow serpent displayed the word "SCIENCE FICTION," stretching all the way across to the top, which gave off an eerie and extraterrestrial vibe, as though it were defying the laws of time and space. Or at least, that's how it seemed.
Regardless, it was delightful to revisit these sci-fi classics – along with MEGALOPOLIS.
This list also features two films helmed by the exceptional director Denis Villeneuve — ARRIVAL and DUNE (though, the creators might have had in mind the David Lynch version instead).
I strongly suggest finding the short story that inspired "ARRIVAL." Story of Your Life By Ted Chiang. Similar to his other tales, this one unfolds and lingers with a distinctive quality—much like today’s pangrams.
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Yesterday's New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle solutions (Monday, April 7, game #400)
- SATYR
- MERMAN
- GRIFFIN
- CENTAUR
- JACKALOPE
- SPANGRAM: HYBRID CREATURE
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the New York Times' not-so-new-anymore word game, coming after Wordle and Connections. It has become an integral part of the newspaper’s gaming section since it launched about a year ago and is available for play online. NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I have an extensive guide to handle this situation. How to Play New York Times' Strands Make sure to complete it with tips for resolving it, so refer to that if you find yourself having trouble conquering it daily.
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