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 #319) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Bar Association
NYT Strands Today (Game #319) – Hint #2 – Clue Words
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hint system.
- RICE
- TRACK
- CORE
- MILK
- TASTE
- SHOPPING CART
NYT Strands today (game #319) – hint #3 – spangram
What’s a hint for today’s spangram?
• Mixed drinks
NYT Strands Today (Game #319) – Hint #4 – Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today’s spangram comes into contact with?
First side: top, 4th column
Last side: bottom, 1st column
Okay, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands Today (Game #319) – The Answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #319, are…
- ZOMBIE
- Sidecar
- MARTINI
- STINGER
- COSMOPOLITAN
- SPANGRAM: COCKTAILS
- My rating: Simple
- My score: 1 tip
When I saw today’s theme I was initially worried that it would be about boring legal words (and who would want that), but my concerns were quickly put to rest when the first Hint gave me ZOMBIE – a slow-moving human whose brain is eaten by an inexplicable virus OR a delicious drink made from rum, lime and grapefruit juice.
Why it’s called a zombie is unclear, although I suspect it would be difficult to navigate stairs if you had more than a few.
Strands also included the classic cocktail COSMOPOLITAN – not a word I use very often, but one that was strangely satisfying to connect letter by letter.
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Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Wednesday, January 15, Game #318)
- BLUE
- RIGHT
- GRAY
- ORCA
- BALEEN
- HUMPBACK
- SPANGRAM: WHALES
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.