Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult though, so read on for my Strands tips.
Want more word fun? Check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for tips and answers to these games.
SPOILER ALERT: 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 #169) – Clue #1 – Today’s Topic
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands topic is… Hear me roar!
NYT Strands Today (Game #169) – Clue #2 – Clue Words
Play any of these words to unlock the hint system in the game.
NYT Strands Today (Game #169) – Clue #3 – Spangram
What is a clue for today’s spangram?
• Not so cuddly
NYT Strands Today (Game #169) – Clue #4 – Spangram Position
Which two sides of the board does today’s spangram touch?
First: left, 5th row
Last: right, 4th row
That’s right, the answers are below, SO DON’T SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (Game No. 169) – the answers
The answers to today’s Strands, Game No. 169, are…
- LEOPARD
- CHEETAH
- PANTHER
- LION
- JAGUAR
- PUMA
- TIGER
- SPANGRAM: BIG CAT
- My rating: Simply
- My result: Perfect
Everyone loves big cats, right? Well, apart from the prey they hunt, probably. And I imagine everyone will enjoy this fairly simple Strands puzzle too. My only complaint is that it may be too easy, because once you figure out the theme (which isn’t difficult in itself), it’s really very easy to find the various answers. After all, they’re all well-known, and the spangram is immediately noticeable as it runs left to right across the board.
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Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Sunday, August 18, Game #168)
- PAINT
- BRUSH
- CANVAS
- MOLD
- EASEL
- RANGE
- CHARCOAL
- SPANGRAM: ART LESSONS
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT’s new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now out of beta, a full member of the NYT games portfolio, and can be played on desktop or mobile at the NYT Games site.
I have a complete guide on how to play NYT Strands with solution tips, so check it out if you’re having trouble solving the puzzle every day.