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

Strands presents players with a variation on the classic word search. Words can be constructed from adjacent letters in every direction, including diagonally, and may change direction, forming distinct shapes. Each letter within the grid contributes to an answer. Every puzzle features a theme that links all solutions, along with the “spangram,” a unique word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and traverses the grid either horizontally or vertically.

By providing a vague clue and leaving out the word list, Strands delivers a challenging experience that generally takes longer to finish than other games such as Wordle and Connections.

If you find yourself stuck or if you lack 10 or more minutes to tackle today’s puzzle, we have all the NYT Strands hints you require to advance at your leisurely pace.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Gone fishing

The words are related to fishing.

Today’s NYT Strands theme simply defined

These words refer to items necessary for a fishing expedition.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today’s NYT Strands spangram is positioned horizontally.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today’s spangram is Tackle Box

NYT Strands word list for June 12

– Lure
– Swivel
– Hook
– Reel
– Tackle Box
– Sinker
– Bobber
– Line
– Scale

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