Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.
Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #209) - hint #1 - today's theme
What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?
• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Feeling good
NYT Strands today (game #209) - hint #2 - clue words
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
- VINE
- PINE
- PHOTO
- LAST
- DUST
- RUSE
NYT Strands today (game #209) - hint #3 - spangram
What is a hint for today's spangram?
• Inside out
NYT Strands today (game #209) - hint #4 - spangram position
What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
First: left, 5th row
Last: right, 5th row
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #209) - the answers
The answers to today's Strands, game #209, are…
- HAPPINESS
- LOVE
- GRATITUDE
- PLEASURE
- EXCITEMENT
- SPANGRAM: EMOTIONS
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
My only issue with today's Strands is that the theme clue and answers all fit nicely with the idea of 'good or pleasant emotions' – but the spangram is merely EMOTIONS on its own. It's not a major problem, but it mildly annoyed me.
It's not a difficult one, even bearing that in mind. I looked for HAPPINESS at the start of the game and found it quickly, and none of the other words provided any great problems. Once again I was done in only a few minutes. I'd quite like a more difficult game soon, as it happens.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Friday 27 September, game #208)
- MOAT
- WALL
- DRAWBRIDGE
- COURTYARD
- TOWER
- KEEP
- TURRET
- SPANGRAM: CASTLE
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT's new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now out of beta so is a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.
