The week begins with a potentially simple Strands puzzle from the NYT. But as always, results may vary, so read on if you need some hints.
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 #141): Clue #1: Today's Topic
What is the topic of today's NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands topic is… Making waves
NYT Strands Today (Game #141): Clue #2: Keywords
Play any of these words to unlock the game's hint system.
- BAND
- BORED
- GOOD
- JOKE
- DRINK
- CRANK
NYT Strands today (game #141): clue #3 – spangram
What is a clue for today's spangram?
• Floating transport
NYT Strands Today (Game #141): Clue #4: Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
• First: left, 2nd row
• Last: right, 4th 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 #141): the answers
The answers to today's Strands game #141 are…
- KAYAK
- CANOE
- PADDLE BOARD
- BOAT
- ROOSTER
- GONDOLA
- SPANGRAM: WATER BOATS
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
Will there ever be another hard Strand? It's been a while. Today's joins the ranks of the easy ones, with a simple concept and easy-to-find answers, though some are written in an unusual way. But as difficult as the lyrics to KAYAK and DINGHY may be, they're well-known even to those of us who aren't the aquatic type, and I found them all in just a few minutes.
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Answers from yesterday's NYT Strands (Sunday, July 21, match #140)
- OLD HOUSE
- SCIMITAR
- CUTLASS
- RAPIER
- Katana
- MACHETE
- SPANGRAM: BLADES
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.
