Group words by physical shape, focusing on straight, narrow, stick-like objects.
It reinforces the theme with a clever phrase that ties in with daily clues.
Strands is a captivating blend of Spelling Bee, Connections, and classic Crossword.
Welcome back to our daily NYT Strands guide. Today’s theme centers on penning down your thoughts. If you're stuck, here's a clue: Take up your pen. The Spangram begins near the left side of the grid. Hints and clues have been listed below, or you can head straight to the answer key.
Unlike the theme words, the Spangram stretches across the grid, connecting two opposite sides. It can change direction as it winds through adjacent letters, making it one of the puzzle's defining features.
If you're new to NYT Strands, here's a quick overview of how the game works. The game combines elements of the NYT Crossword, Connections, and Spelling Bee. Players are given letters on a 6×8 board, along with a daily theme as a hint. NYT Strands is an engaging word puzzle that challenges players' vocabulary and pattern-recognition skills.
Did you know that there are some words you can use as hints to find the answers? We have compiled the best hints. Take a look:
Dear, Dare, Thee, Deep, Toil, Life, Cash, Case, Heed, Heeds, Note, Star, Stare
Today’s Spangram is ‘Stationery’. To find it, start with the S that is four letters down on the far-left row, and wind across and back. This refers to writing materials, including cut paper, envelopes, writing implements (pens, pencils), continuous-form paper, and other office or school supplies.
Here are a few simple tips that can help you solve NYT Strands more quickly. First, identify the theme. Start by thinking about words related to today's theme, ‘write there.’ Another helpful tip is to look for long words stretching across the edges of the grid, as they often form the Spangram.
We have listed below all the non-Spangram answers for July 21:
Card
Sheet
File
Notepad
Envelope
Letterhead
Today's theme, ‘Write there,’ means to inscribe, type, or note something in a specific location (e.g., 'Write your name there'). It can also mean to compose a message or article about a specific topic (e.g., 'Write an essay there'). Directing someone to create written material regarding a specific subject or subject matter.