Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.
Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Most excellent
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
SALESTALEBLANDSHOTSCOTSLEW
What is a hint for today’s spangram?
• Good words
What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches?
First: left, 5th row
Last: right, 7th row
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
The answers to today’s Strands, game #218, are…
CHOICEGROOVYSWELLDANDYBOSSRIGHTEOUSHYPESPANGRAM: THATSCOOL
My rating: EasyMy score: Perfect
Who knew there were so many words that essentially mean THAT’S COOL? I guess I did, because I found them all – though I’ll admit that I’ve never used the terms HYPE, RIGHTEOUS, SWELL, GROOVY, CHOICE, BOSS or DANDY myself to describe something that’s good. Always just cool.
Anyway, this is a pretty easy Strands puzzle, beyond RIGHTEOUS being annoyingly difficult to spell (that might just be me).
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
BACONCHICKENTOMATOVINAIGRETTEGREENSEGGSSPANGRAM: COBBSALAD
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT’s new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now out of beta so is a fully fledged member of the NYT’s games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day.