I'm guessing most people will find this to be a nice and easy Strands puzzle, but that doesn't mean everyone will. If you're having some difficulties today, read on for some 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 #122): Clue #1: Today's Topic
What is the topic of today's NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands topic is… Spin your wheels
NYT Strands Today (Game #122): Clue #2: Keywords
Play any of these words to unlock the game's hint system.
- BREAK
- FEED
- FOLD
- CAREFUL
- SERIOUS
- DATE
NYT Strands Today (Game #122): Clue #3 – Spangram
What is a clue for today's spangram?
• Two good wheels
NYT Strands Today (Game #122): Clue #4: Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
• First: left, fifth row
• Last: right, 3rd 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 #122): the answers
The answers to today's Strands game #122 are…
- CHAIN
- SADDLE
- BRAKE
- DEFENDING
- MEDIUM
- PEDAL
- FRAME
- SPANGRAM: BICYCLE
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
Like many people, I rediscovered cycling during lockdown a couple of years ago, but even if I hadn’t, I don’t think I would have struggled with this one. The themed track didn’t do much to disguise things, and as soon as I found CHAIN, I was freewheeling towards the finish line. There were no bumps in the road to worry about, and I got everything sorted in about five minutes.
How did your day go? Send me an email and let me know.
Answers from yesterday's NYT Strands (Tuesday, July 2, match #121)
- STEAM
- DEGLAZE
- COOK OVER SLOW HEAT
- FLAMBE
- WHITEN
- POACH
- BOIL OVER LOW HEAT
- SPANGRAM: KITCHEN
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.
