If you happen to’re studying this, you are in search of somewhat assist enjoying Strands, the New York Instances‘ elevated word-search sport.
Strands requires the participant to carry out a twist on the traditional phrase search. Phrases will be made out of linked letters — up, down, left, proper, or diagonal, however phrases may change path, leading to quirky shapes and patterns. Each single letter within the grid will probably be a part of a solution. There’s all the time a theme linking each answer, together with the “spangram,” a particular, phrase or phrase that sums up that day’s theme, and spans all the grid horizontally or vertically.
By offering an opaque trace and never offering the glossary, Strands creates a brain-teasing sport that takes somewhat longer to play than its different video games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you happen to’re feeling caught or simply haven’t got 10 or extra minutes to determine as we speak’s puzzle, we have got all of the NYT Strands hints for as we speak’s puzzle you could progress at your most well-liked tempo.
NYT Strands trace for as we speak’s theme: Are you listening?
These phrases are lyrics to a well-known Christmas tune.
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In the present day’s NYT Strands theme plainly defined
Phrases are a part of “Winter Wonderland.”
NYT Strands spangram trace: Is it vertical or horizontal?
In the present day’s NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram reply as we speak
In the present day’s spangram is WinterWonderland.
NYT Strands glossary for December 22
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Sleigh
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Bells
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Strolling
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Snow
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Glistening
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WinterWonderland
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