NYT Crossword Hints and Solutions for December 10


If you find yourself here, it’s likely that you’re in search of strategies to conquer **[Strands](https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands)**, *The New York Times*’ intricate word-search game.

Strands provides a novel take on the classic word search. In this game, players can create words by connecting letters in various directions — up, down, left, right, or diagonally. However, there’s a twist: words can change direction, forming distinctive shapes and designs. Each letter within the grid contributes to an answer, and all solutions are linked by a shared theme. Additionally, there’s the “spangram,” a unique word or phrase that sums up the day’s theme and stretches across the entire grid either horizontally or vertically.

### SEE ALSO:
[Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable](https://games.mashable.com/)

In contrast to other NYT games such as **[Wordle](https://mashable.com/category/wordle)** or **[Connections](https://mashable.com/category/connections)**, Strands does not offer a word list, making it a more difficult and time-consuming puzzle. Instead, players receive a vague clue to steer them.

If you find yourself spinning your wheels or pressed for time, we have all the hints required to complete today’s Strands puzzle at your leisure.

### SEE ALSO:
[Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 10](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-december-10-2024)
[NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 10](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-December-10)

## Today’s NYT Strands Hint: Something to Watch
The words in today’s challenge pertain to things you might go see.

## Theme Explanation
Today’s theme revolves around the **film industry**.

## Spangram Hint: Is It Horizontal or Vertical?
Today’s spangram is **horizontal**.

## Spangram Answer
The spangram is **Cinematic**.

### Word List for December 10
Here’s the compilation of answers for today’s Strands puzzle:
– **Flick**
– **Picture**
– **Talkie**
– **Feature**
– **Short**
– **Movie**
– **Film**
– **Cinematic**

### Seeking More Games?
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Did you miss yesterday’s puzzle? [Here’s the answer for December 9’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-december-9)