If you are visiting this page, you’re looking for help with Strands, the New York Times‘ elegant word-search challenge.
Strands puts players to the test with a fresh take on the classic word search. Words can be constructed from adjacent letters in any orientation — vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or even changing directions, forming intriguing shapes and patterns. Each letter within the grid contributes to a solution. Each puzzle features a theme that ties all answers together, including the “spangram,” a unique word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and fills the entire grid either across or down.
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By providing a subtle hint and not including the word list, Strands offers a demanding game that requires more time compared to other games like Wordle and Connections.
If you find yourself at a standstill or lack 10 or more minutes to tackle today’s puzzle, we have all the NYT Strands hints necessary to move forward at your own speed.
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NYT Strands clue for today’s theme: Identify the remainder
The words are related to excess.
Today’s NYT Strands theme simply clarified
These words refer to what is remaining.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it oriented vertically or horizontally?
Today’s NYT Strands spangram is arranged vertically.
NYT Strands spangram solution today
Today’s spangram is Leftovers.