If you are viewing this, you are in search of help with Strands, the sophisticated word-search game from the New York Times.

Strands presents players with an innovative take on the classic word search. Words can be created from adjoining letters in any orientation, and they may alter direction, forming intriguing shapes. Every character in the grid contributes to a solution. Each puzzle features a theme that connects all the solutions, which includes the “spangram,” a distinctive word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and spans the grid either horizontally or vertically.

By providing a vague hint and leaving out the word list, Strands offers a challenging game that requires more time to complete than other games such as Wordle and Connections.

If you find yourself at a standstill or pressed for time, we have all the necessary NYT Strands hints to enable you to advance at your preferred speed.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Reconsider!
The words are related to psychology.

Today’s NYT Strands theme clearly articulated
These terms reflect methods in which brainpower is applied.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it oriented vertically or horizontally?
Today’s NYT Strands spangram is oriented vertically.

NYT Strands spangram answer for today
Today’s spangram is Right Brain.

NYT Strands word list for August 17
– Intuition
– Creativity
– Feelings
– Spontaneity
– Right Brain

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