If you found yesterday’s NYT Strands puzzle on the difficult side (like I did), then you might enjoy today’s puzzle a little more – I think it’s a lot easier.
However, that doesn’t mean it’s downright easy. Strands is always a challenge, so read on for a few tips if you’re struggling to find the answers.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about today’s NYT Strands is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #53) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… That’s hat!
NYT Strands Today (Game #53) – Hint #2 – Clue Words
What are good keywords these days?
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hint system.
• DEBUT
• ABBOT
• WHEEL
• BARN
• HERO
• BUTTER
NYT Strands today (game #53) – hint #3 – spangram
What’s a hint for today’s spangram?
• Keeps your brain warm
NYT Strands Today (Game #53) – Hint #4 – Spangram Position
Where does today’s spangram begin and end?
• Start: left, 4th row
• End: right, 4th row
Okay, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands Today (Game #53) – The Answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #53, are…
- CROWN
- HELMET
- CAP
- BERET
- FEDOR
- CAP
- TURBAN
- BANGRAM: HEADGEAR
- My score: Simple
- My score: Perfect
I’m not a hat person, but luckily that didn’t cause any problems today. Unlike some recent Strands puzzles, which required a degree of specialist knowledge, ‘hats’ as a theme is much more accessible, right? Maybe we acquire that knowledge as children, or – who knows – maybe we are all born with the names of many hats. Perhaps there is a reference to the meaning of life here, and hats are somehow woven into the fabric of reality. Maybe.
Whatever the answer, I thought this was clear. While the theme isn’t technically “hats,” it is “headgear,” and the answers include TURBAN and BONNET, for example. I found these two a little harder to identify than the rest, but most were quite easy to spot, especially the spangram, which runs nicely from left to right in the center of the board.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Wednesday, April 24, Game #52)
- MYSTERY
- PUZZLE
- QUANDARY
- PUZZLE
- PUZZLE
- SPANGRAM: BRAIN TEASERS
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT’s new word game, after Wordle and Connections. It is currently in beta and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I have a full guide to playing NYT Strands, complete with troubleshooting tips, so give that a read if you’re struggling to beat it every day.