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 #290) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… You say you want a revolution
NYT Strands Today (Game #290) – Hint #2 – Clue Words
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hint system.
- SPINE
- RATE
- FOOT
- RILE
- TON
- DINNER
NYT Strands Today (game #290) – hint #3 – spangram
What’s a hint for today’s spangram?
• Turn, turn, turn
NYT Strands Today (Game #290) – Hint #4 – Spangram Position
What are the two sides of the board that today’s spangram comes into contact with?
First side: bottom, 3rd column
Last side: top, 2nd column
Okay, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands Today (Game #290) – The Answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #290, are…
- DRYER
- EARTH
- TYRES
- FOOTBALL
- PIN WHEEL
- BALLERINA
- SPANGRAM: SPINNERS
- My rating: Moderate
- My score: 1 tip
Congratulations if you were able to spot BALLERINA today. I stared at Strands for ages until I understood. It was one of those words where I tried words that I knew weren’t words, like ERINABALL and NABALLERI.
This was one where even though you understood the theme immediately, the words were still unexpected. Spinning isn’t the first thing you think of when you play football, right?
All of this reminds me of when we got these new, expensive swivel chairs in the office. Everyone hated them at first and thought they were ugly and pointless, but we all figured it out eventually.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Tuesday, December 17, Game #289)
- CRIME
- FANTASY
- ROMANCE
- WESTERN
- HISTORIC
- SPANGRAM: FICTION GENRE
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.