
Strands is a model original every day puzzle from the Unusual York Occasions. A trickier purchase on the traditional phrase search, you’ll want a eager eye to resolve this puzzle.
Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands generally is a bit tough to resolve some days. There’s no disgrace in needing a puny back once in a while. In the event you’re caught and want to know the solutions to at present’s Strands puzzle, take a look at the solved puzzle beneath.
Easy methods to play Strands
You begin each Strands puzzle with the purpose of discovering the “theme phrases” hidden within the grid of letters. Manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to craft phrases; double-tap the ultimate letter to substantiate. In the event you discover the proper phrase, the letters can be highlighted blue and can not be selectable.
In the event you discover a phrase that isn’t a theme phrase, it nonetheless helps! For each three non-theme phrases you discover which might be at the least four letters lengthy, you’ll win a touch — the letters of one in every of the theme phrases can be revealed and also you’ll simply bear to unscramble it.
Each letter on the grid is used to spell out the theme phrases and there isn’t any overlap. Each letter can be used as soon as, and just once.
Every puzzle accommodates one “spangram,” a particular theme phrase (or phrases) that represent the puzzle’s theme and touches two reverse sides of the board. While you discover the spangram, it’ll be highlighted yellow.
The purpose ought to be to finish the puzzle shortly with out utilizing too many hints.
Trace for at present’s Strands puzzle
Immediately’s theme is “On the yellow brick highway.”
Right here’s a touch that may assist you: The Wizard of Oz.
Immediately’s Strand solutions
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We’ll begin by supplying you with the spangram, which would possibly assist you determine the theme and clear up the remainder of the puzzle on your individual:
Immediately’s Strands solutions
In the event you nonetheless want solutions, listed here are the remainder of the theme phrases within the puzzle:
- SCARECROW
- WIZARD
- POPPIES
- RAINBOW
- TWISTER