NYT ‘Strands’ Today: Hints, Spangram, and Answers for Saturday, December 21

Welcome back, dear Strand enthusiasts! With Christmas just around the corner, today’s post dives into the latest puzzle from the New York Times’ newest word game, Strands. As we eagerly await a potential Christmas-themed puzzle, today’s game focuses on an uplifting theme: Keeping the Faith.

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Strands has rapidly gained popularity as one of the most beloved puzzle games in the New York Times’ collection, captivating players with its unique blend of challenge and creativity.. This unique twist on traditional word searches gives players a daily theme and challenges them to uncover related words hidden on a grid. Each puzzle includes a unique spangram—a captivating word that connects two sides of the grid, offering deeper insight into the day’s theme and tying the entire puzzle together.

If you’re ready for some hints and solutions to today’s game, read on—but be warned, spoilers ahead!

Today’s Strands Theme: Keeping the Faith

Hints to Help You Solve the Puzzle:

Hint #1: Holy buildings

Hint #2: Various religions represented

To simplify the solution, here are the initial two letters of each word, including the pangram:

  • MO
  • TA
  • TE
  • AB
  • MO

What Are Today’s NYT Strands Answers?

The spangram for today’s puzzle is: SACRED SPACES

Here’s the complete list of words:

1. MOSQUE

2. TABERNACLE

3. TEMPLE

4. ABBEY

5. MONASTERY

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NYT Strands Puzzle Analysis

NYT Strands Puzzle Analysis

Today’s puzzle was tricky but rewarding. Starting with MONASTERY and ABBEY helped identify the path for the spangram. Spotting SPACES and working backward to find SACRED was a satisfying moment. The final words, MOSQUE, TEMPLE, and the challenging TABERNACLE, rounded out the grid beautifully.

This puzzle not only entertained but also reminded us of the importance of faith and sacred spaces around the world.


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