Looking for today’s NYT Strands hints and answers? We’ve got you covered!
What is Strands?
Strands is The New York Times’ take on a classic word search game, available on their website and in the NYT Games app. Alongside popular games like Wordle and Connections, Strands challenges your vocabulary and pattern-recognition skills.
Each day, a new Strands puzzle features a 6×8 letter grid. The goal? To identify a group of related words based on the provided theme. Players must also find the spangram, a special word that links at least two sides of the grid.
How to Play Strands
- Spot the Theme Words: Look for words related to the given theme, highlighted in blue when found.
- Find the Spangram: The spangram provides the central connection between the theme words and will appear in yellow once identified.
- Use All Letters: Every letter in the grid is part of either the theme words or the spangram. Letters can be connected in any direction, and you can change direction mid-word.
- Unlock Hints: Finding three valid, unrelated words (minimum four letters each) will unlock the Hint button, which highlights letters for one of the theme words.
Pro Tips for Strands
Be prepared for surprises! Some days you’ll need to complete phrases, while others may focus on synonyms or homophones. Difficulty levels vary, so stay sharp!
Today’s Strands Hint
The official hint for today’s puzzle is:
Pixar This
Need an extra clue? Here’s another hint:
CGI Features
There are seven theme words to uncover, including the spangram.
Today’s Strands Answers
Spoiler Alert: Scroll down carefully if you want to avoid revealing the answers!
Here are the starting letters of today’s theme words:
- BR
- CA
- ON
- AN
- SO
- EL
- RA
Ready for the answers? Today’s spangram is:
ANIMATION
The theme words for January 22, 2025, are:
- BRAVE
- CARS
- ONWARD
- ANIMATION
- SOUL
- ELEMENTAL
- RATATOUILLE
All theme words are titles of Pixar movies!
Final Thoughts
Strands is a fantastic way to challenge your mind and have fun with wordplay. Today’s Pixar-themed puzzle was a breeze for animation fans, but don’t get too comfortable—tomorrow’s challenge might be trickier!
Stay tuned for more hints, tips, and answers. Good luck and happy puzzling!