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 #286) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Nothing Can Hold Me Down!
NYT Strands Today (Game #286) – Hint #2 – Clue Words
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hint system.
- STONE
- BEST
- SENT
- TESTED
- PART
- REMARK
NYT Strands Today (game #286) – hint #3 – spangram
What’s a hint for today’s spangram?
• Seize the day types
NYT Strands today (game #286) – hint #4 – spangram position
What are the two sides of the board that today’s spangram comes into contact with?
First side: left, 5th row
Last side: 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 #286) – The Answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #286, are…
- FIREWORK
- PASSION
- DRIVING SPRING
- DEDICATION
- INTENSITY
- GOAL
- SPANGRAM: GO GETTER
- My rating: Simple
- My score: 1 tip
As CEO of my organization (employees: one, me), I like to think that I bring passion, drive and a sense of purpose to the production of the daily Strands hints and answers page. I am passionate about completing these puzzles, one day at a time, with methodical professionalism and focused intensity.
It is with great pride that I completed today’s Strands in record time (well, less than 20 minutes) to achieve the long goal of going back to bed for a nap. Being a GO GETTER is so exhausting.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Friday, December 13, Game #285)
- LOVER
- ALWAYS
- UNREPLACED
- FOLKLORE
- MIDNIGHTS
- SPANGRAM: ALBUM TITLE
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.