Strands is the NYT's latest word game after Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections, and it's a lot of fun. It can be tricky, though, so read on for my Strands 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 #174): Clue #1: Today's Topic
What is the topic of today's NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands topic is… Theme broken down
NYT Strands Today (Game #174): Clue #2: Keywords
Play any of these words to unlock the game's hint system.
- MAJOR
- FAST
- BAG
- SCIENCE
- DOLL
- BOX
NYT Strands Today (Game #174): Clue #3 – Spangram
What is a clue for today's spangram?
• Just add cheese
NYT Strands Today (Game #174): Clue #4: Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
First: left, fifth 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 #174): the answers
The answers to today's Strands game #174 are…
- RICE
- SODA
- WATER
- OYSTER
- GOLDFISH
- Salty sauce
- SPANGRAM: COOKIES
- My rating: Moderate
- My rating: 2 tracks
I like crackers with a bit of cheese on them, but I had barely heard of any of the types featured in today's article, so I had a hard time figuring them all out and needed a couple of clues. I know RICE and WATER (and have eaten them), I vaguely knew of GOLDFISH from TV and movies, but SODA, OYSTERS, and SALMIDS… no, I have no experience with them. Well, I say that, but it turns out I do know them, but I've never heard them called that.
Anyway, you don't care about my eating habits, so I'll just shut up and say that if you understood the fairly easy spangram (which the topic clue really didn't help with AT ALL) plus maybe one or two of the others, you'll probably have been fine today.
How did your day go? Send me an email and let me know.
Answers from yesterday's NYT Strands (Friday, August 23, match #173)
- MUSK
- SANDALWOOD
- CEDAR
- PINK
- LEMON
- LAVENDER
- SPANGRAM: COMMON CENTERS
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.
