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 NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game.
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 #306) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… On Car
NYT Strands Today (Game #306) – Hint #2 – Clue Words
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hint system.
- RULER
- ROPE
- SIDE
- HIDE
- DRUG
- BURN
NYT Strands today (game #306) – hint #3 – spangram
What’s a hint for today’s spangram?
• Vehicle parts
NYT Strands Today (Game #306) – Hint #4 – Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today’s spangram comes into contact with?
First side: right, 5th row
Last side: left, 5th row
Okay, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands Today (Game #306) – The Answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #306, are…
- DOOR
- CAP
- TRUNK
- MIRROR
- BUMPER
- GRILLE
- WINDSCREEN
- SPANGRAM: BODY
- My rating: Simple
- My score: Perfect
A fun Strands to get us started on the first weekend of 2025, listing the various parts of a car that are too expensive to repair if you are unlucky enough to have an accident.
I am fortunate that most of my car accidents have involved inanimate objects that I hit at about three miles per hour while reversing. Although I also scraped the side of a police car during a driving lesson. I’m a lot safer these days – unless you’re a post, pole or garden wall.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Thursday, January 2, Game #305)
- STOCK
- CELERY
- ONIONS
- CARROTS
- PEPPER
- NOODLES
- SPANGRAM: CHICKEN SOUP
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.