Strands is a model new each day puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier tackle the traditional phrase search, you’ll want a eager eye to resolve this puzzle.
Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands is usually a bit troublesome to resolve some days. There’s no disgrace in needing a little bit assist on occasion. If you’re caught and must know the answers to as we speak’s Strands puzzle, try the solved puzzle beneath.
How to play Strands
You begin each Strands puzzle with the purpose of discovering the “theme words” hidden within the grid of letters. Manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to craft phrases; double-tap the ultimate letter to substantiate. If you discover the right phrase, the letters will probably be highlighted blue and can now not be selectable.
If you discover a phrase that isn’t a theme phrase, it nonetheless helps! For each three non-theme phrases you discover which might be a minimum of 4 letters lengthy, you’ll get a touch — the letters of one of many theme phrases will probably be revealed and also you’ll simply need to unscramble it.
Every single letter on the grid is used to spell out the theme phrases and there’s no overlap. Every letter will probably be used as soon as, and solely as soon as.
Each puzzle comprises one “spangram,” a particular theme phrase (or phrases) that describe the puzzle’s theme and touches two reverse sides of the board. When you discover the spangram, it is going to be highlighted yellow.
The purpose ought to be to finish the puzzle shortly with out utilizing too many hints.
Today’s Strand answers
We’ll begin by supplying you with the spangram, which could assist you determine the theme and resolve the remainder of the puzzle by yourself:
If you continue to want answers, listed below are the remainder of the theme phrases within the puzzle:
- HALLOWEEN
- PSYCHO
- HOSTEL
- SCREAQM
- POLTERGEIST
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