Strands is the NYT’s newest word game, following Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s a lot of fun. It can be difficult though, so read on for my Strands tips.
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 today’s NYT Strands is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #212) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Channel surfing
NYT Strands Today (Game #212) – Hint #2 – Clue Words
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hint system.
- MEAL
- TO BORROW
- TO STEER
- INCH
- COVER
- SITE
NYT Strands today (game #212) – hint #3 – spangram
What’s a hint for today’s spangram?
• 57 channels (and nothing on)
NYT Strands Today (Game #212) – Hint #4 – Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today’s spangram comes into contact with?
First: left, 5th row
Last: right, 5th row
Okay, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands Today (Game #212) – The Answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #212, are…
- DECISIVE
- DISCOVERY
- HISTORY
- QUALITY MARK
- LIFETIME
- SPANGRAM: NETWORK
- My rating: Moderate
- My score: Perfect
This is similar to yesterday’s in that not everyone will find it easy, but some certainly will. I didn’t do that – because I don’t live in the US and therefore don’t have access to the same NETWORKS that many Strands players will. For example, I’ve never heard of LIFETIME and have never seen HALLMARK (I’m not sure if it’s even available here).
That said, I didn’t find it that difficult once I had the spangram and confirmed the overall theme. The PARAMOUNT, DISCOVERY and HISTORY games are well known and available all over the world, so this puzzle is beatable even if you are not very familiar with American cable TV.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Monday, September 30, Game #211)
- HEAVY
- MIDDLE
- RESILIENCE
- LIGHT
- WELTER
- BANTAM
- CRUISER
- SPANGRAM: BOXING
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT’s new word game, after Wordle and Connections. It is now out of beta so is a full member of the NYT’s stable of games 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.