Strands Puzzle Hints for October 23 Unveiled

NEW YORK, NY — The New York Times is back with fresh clues for its Strands word game on Thursday, October 23. Players will be challenged to find words related to a specific theme and uncover a special word known as the spangram.

The Strands puzzle format is a twist on the classic word search. Each day, players face a six-by-eight grid filled with letters. The goal is to discover themed words based on clues provided and connect letters in various directions.

For the October 23 game, the official theme hint is “Please don’t eat me!” In total, there are six theme words to locate, including the spangram, which offers a summary of the day’s puzzle. Today, the spangram is revealed to be “POISONOUS,” highlighted in yellow when found.

Here are additional hints for today’s Strands puzzle: the theme words are related to things that are not suitable for consumption. Players must connect letters vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to form words, and can change direction mid-word.

To aid in solving the puzzle, if players identify three valid words of at least four letters that do not correspond to the theme, they unlock the Hint button. This feature helps highlight a letter that makes up one of the hidden theme words.

As players engage with the puzzle, they are encouraged to proceed cautiously. The puzzles vary in difficulty, and unexpected twists may arise during gameplay to keep players on their toes.

In gameplay news for today, the first two letters of each theme word have been shared, leading players to the exciting reveal of the full word list. With Strands being a regular addition to the NYT Games app, players can enjoy daily challenges alongside popular games like Wordle.

Players seeking further tips on completing today’s Strands are invited to explore additional guides and hints available online. For now, it’s time to dive into the latest puzzle and enjoy the mental workout it brings!