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Strands is a daily word search puzzle published by The New York Times, officially launched in 2024 alongside the publication's expanding lineup of daily games. Players are presented with a 6 by 8 letter grid and must identify a set of words that share a common, undisclosed theme. The puzzle is uniquely characterized by a "spangram," a special thematic word or phrase that spans across the entire board, touching two opposing edges and helping players decode the daily category.

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What is NYT Strands?

Strands is a daily word search puzzle introduced by The New York Times in 2024. Players must find a group of theme-linked words hidden within a 6-by-8 letter grid.

What is a spangram in Strands?

A spangram in the Strands game is a special, board-spanning word that clearly summarizes the puzzle's daily theme. Unlike the regular theme words, the spangram must touch two opposite sides of the letter grid.

How do you play the New York Times Strands puzzle?

To play Strands, you drag your mouse or finger across adjacent letters in a 6x8 grid to spell out words related to the day's theme. Finding regular theme words fills in the letters, and using a hint reveals the first letter of an unsolved word.

When did the NYT Strands game come out?

The New York Times officially launched the Strands word game in 2024 after a period of beta testing. It joined the publication's popular lineup of daily games, which includes Wordle and Connections.

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