Strands is the NYT's new word game, which has been around for several months now, though hopefully it's a long-running game. It can be tricky though, so read on for my tips.
Want more word fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today, and Quordle today pages for clues and answers to those games.
SPOILER WARNING: Below you will find information about today's NYT Strands, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
NYT Strands Today (Game #160): Clue #1: Today's Topic
What is the topic of today's NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands topic is… Not just for DJing
NYT Strands Today (Game #160): Clue #2: Keywords
Play any of these words to unlock the game's hint system.
- AS
- CLICK
- SHOE
- SIZZLE
- CAME
- MINE
NYT Strands Today (Game #160): Clue #3 – Spangram
What is a clue for today's spangram?
• Twig
NYT Strands Today (Game #160): Clue #4: Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
First: left, 2nd row
Last: right, seventh row
Well, the answers are below, so DON'T CONTINUE FOLLOWING THE PAGE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #160): the answers
The answers to today's Strands game #160 are…
- HOCKEY
- CONTROL
- LICORICE
- MEMORY
- SWIZZLE
- CINNAMON
- SPANGRAM: STICKS
- My rating: Moderate
- My rating: 1 track
While this Strands puzzle isn't difficult per se, I found it impossible to get started without using a hint; the thematic clue, “Not Just For Poking Around,” was simply too vague. Yes, of course it makes sense in retrospect… but that's not much use now!
Once I had that first word, HOCKEY, things were a lot easier. CONTROL was highlighted at the bottom of the board, the spangram, STICK was also pretty obvious, and at that point it was simply a matter of fitting the words onto the board.
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Answers from yesterday's NYT Strands (Friday, August 9, match #159)
- FISH
- CAMP
- Stargazing
- FORAGE
- HIKE
- BIRD WATCHING
- SWIM
- SPANGRAM: OUTDOORS
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT's new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now out of beta, making it a full member of the NYT Games roster and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I have a complete guide on how to play NYT Strands, with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.
