What is NYT Strands?
A word search with a twist: find the theme words that fill the entire grid and the 'Spangram' that connects them. It belongs to the word family of daily games: one shared puzzle per day for every player.
About NYT Strands
A word search with a twist: find the theme words that fill the entire grid and the 'Spangram' that connects them. Find hidden words and uncover the day's theme.
NYT Strands is free to play in your browser — no download and no account needed. Like every good daily game it serves everyone the same challenge each day, so you can compare results with friends and keep your streak alive. Come back tomorrow for a fresh round.
How to play
- Type a guess and press Enter to submit it.
- Coloured tiles tell you which letters are right, misplaced or absent.
- Use every clue to narrow it down before you run out of guesses.
Tips & strategy
Start with a vowel-rich opener, never reuse letters you know are absent, and think about common letter patterns before your final guesses.
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