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 #172) – Clue #1 – Today’s Topic
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands topic is… Smoothie moves
NYT Strands Today (Game #172) – Clue #2 – Clue Words
Play any of these words to unlock the hint system in the game.
- PORE
- TRAPS
- SITTER
- RING
- TIRES
- BRIDE
NYT Strands Today (Game #172) – Clue #3 – Spangram
What is a clue for today’s spangram?
• Blade run
NYT Strands Today (Game #172) – Clue #4 – Spangram Position
Which two sides of the board does today’s spangram touch?
First: top, 4th column
Last: bottom, 4th column
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. 172) – the answers
The answers to today’s Strands, Game No. 172, are…
- CHOP
- ATTENTION
- WHIP
- PULSE
- LIQUEFY
- GRIND
- PUREE
- SPANGRAM: MIXER SETTING
- My rating: Moderate
- My result: 3 Notes
Who knew a blender could do so much? I struggled to find all the answers here and needed three clues to solve it. Still, I don’t think it’s the most cohesive Strands puzzle ever. The Spangram BLENDERSETTING just about works — though it would be better if it were plural, since there are a lot of settings here — but the “smoothie moves” theme clue is a bit of a red herring, since these aren’t all things you’d do with a smoothie. Or at least I don’t think so — I’m no smoothie expert, but WHIP? I’m not so sure about that.
Anyway, it took me three clues to get started properly here, and when I went to find the spangram I was confused because BLENDER was available in two positions on the board. The upside is that I actually feel like making a smoothie now…
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Wednesday, August 21, Game #171)
- CAKE
- PARTY
- GIFTS
- CARDS
- CANDLES
- CELEBRATE
- SPANGRAM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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.