Similar to Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes be tricky to figure out. Don’t feel bad if you need a little help every now and then! If you’re stuck and need the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, just take a look at the solved puzzle below.
Today’s theme is " What a stud! " Just like usual, Strands is a tricky brain game. If you're needing help, this is the right spot. We get it, everyone needs a little boost with their puzzles every now and then!
The spangram for today is PIERCING . Haven’t heard of a spangram? It’s that one word that ties together the theme and usually spreads across the board. Finding it might make everything else clearer!
You begin every Strands puzzle by trying to find the “theme words” hidden in a grid of letters. You can move letters by dragging or tapping to create words; double-tap the final letter to confirm it. If you find the correct word, the letters will turn blue and won't be selectable anymore.
Even if you find a word that isn’t a theme word, it still helps you out! For every three non-theme words you find that are at least four letters long, you get a hint—and a letter from one of the theme words will be shown, then you just need to unscramble it.
All the letters on the grid are used to spell out the theme words and there is no overlap. Each letter is used one time only.
Each puzzle has one “spangram,” a special theme word (or words) that explains the puzzle’s theme and connects two opposite sides of the board. When you find the spangram, it’ll turn yellow.