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 #177): Clue #1: Today's Topic
What is the topic of today's NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands topic is… Pixar Rate
NYT Strands Today (Game #177): Clue #2: Keywords
Play any of these words to unlock the game's hint system.
- LONELY
- SWAG
- TOOL
- CATCH
- RATE
- MATH
NYT Strands Today (Game #177): Clue #3 – Spangram
What is a clue for today's spangram?
• French cuisine, no rodents needed
NYT Strands Today (Game #177): Clue #4: Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
First: top, 3rd column
Last: bottom, 2nd column
Well, the answers are below, so DON'T CONTINUE FOLLOWING THE PAGE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #177): the answers
The answers to today's Strands game #177 are…
- PEPPERS
- ZUCCHINI
- EGGPLANT
- TOMATOES
- ONIONS
- SPANGRAM: RATATOUILLE
- My rating: Moderate
- My rating: Perfect
As far as Strands themed clues go, today's is one of the most cryptic we've had – until you know the answer, of course. “Pixar fare” refers to the classic animated film RATATOUILLE, which forms the spangram, but the actual theme of the game isn't the animated films, but the French dish ratatouille, or rather the ingredients to make it.
Whether or not that stopped you probably depended on how much time you spent just randomly searching for answers. I found PEPPERS and ZUCCHINI without actively trying, and that was enough to make me realize I should start looking for vegetables. I still couldn't see the Pixar connection, but it didn't matter, because once I found EGGPLANT and TOMATOES, the spangram revealed itself, too.
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Answers from yesterday's NYT Strands (Monday, August 26, match #176)
- VOLLEY
- SLICE
- RACKET
- SMASH
- LOVE
- FOREHAND
- ATTEND
- SPANGRAM: BIG LAMS
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.
