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Strands is the perfect word puzzle game for expanding vocabulary.
Here's a brief guide on how to play:
Theme Words: Every day has a specific theme. Players have to fill the word grid according to words related to the theme of the day. A correct selection turns the blocks bluish blue.
Hint Words: In addition to theme words, players can find "hint words." These words will provide the player with clues. One of the reward deals is finding three of these hint words (each more than four letters in length), to reveal one of the theme words.
Spangram: One hallmark of Strands is the "spangram," a super-themed word that runs along a complete grid line. Finding the spangram is often the game's ultimate goal.
Completion: The game is done when all the tiles on the board have been filled in as part of either a themed word or spangram. Theme words fill out the whole grid without overlap.
For today's Strands puzzle (#235), the theme is "My Cup of Tea." Thus, users are encouraged to immerse themselves in the world of spices and flavours.
It includes words surrounding tea, from the most common ingredients to the most exotic blends. The puzzle will help players discover many words to add to their knowledge of this popular drink.
Spice It Up: Highlight spices that are somehow related to tea. Imagine ingredients which would spice up the hot version of your favourite brew.
Letters to Look For: Try out these letters first to help find theme words:
CL
CI
AN
CA
NU
PE
MA (this is part of the spangram)
Look for words of four letters or more, they can provide good clue opportunities. Try these:
LEAP
SPAM
MOCHA
NUT
PEAL
Remember every three clue words a player discovers, Strands will expose a letter from a theme word.
After you've looked at the grid, find these solutions to today's puzzle:
CLOVE
CARDAMOM
CINNAMON
ANISE
PEPPER
NUTMEG
MASALACHAI (this is the spangram)
Strands promises to be a kind of entertaining diversion for word enthusiasts. The involving mechanism and the daily theme make for a refreshing alternative to traditional puzzles.
Keep playing to exercise the brain and expand vocabulary!
