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Hints and Answers for Today’s NYT Strands Puzzle

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New York Times Strands Word Search Game

San Francisco, CA — The New York Times has introduced an engaging twist on the classic word search game called Strands, which challenges players to find linked words in a grid of letters. Players can create words going up, down, left, right, or diagonally. In a unique twist, words can also change directions, forming unusual patterns.

Every letter in the grid contributes to an answer, and players must uncover a theme that connects all solutions. Today’s spangram, a special word or phrase that represents the theme, spans the grid and is titled ‘Line Dance.’

Strands sets itself apart by offering vague hints and omitting a provided word list, making it more challenging than other popular NYT games like Wordle and Mini Crossword. The theme for today’s puzzle relates to dance terms, with players encouraged to find hidden words that align with this theme.

For players who may be stuck or pressed for time, hints and answers are readily available. Today’s featured hints suggest words like ‘MACARENA,’ ‘HUSTLE,’ and ‘FOOTLOOSE‘ are part of the solutions.

As players search for their answers, finding three words of four letters or more will reveal one of the theme words. The spangram for today is ‘LINEDANCE,’ strategically placed in the fourth column from the top down.

The New York Times recommends players stay on their toes, as the various themes may include fill-in-the-blank phrases or items within the same category. The puzzle reminds participants that the joy is in the challenge.

As the Strands puzzle continues to gain popularity among crossword enthusiasts, its future depends on daily engagement and play. New puzzles are added at midnight each day, inviting players across different time zones to participate.