Looking for today’s NYT Strands answers? CNET provides daily hints and solutions for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.
Strands is a word-search challenge with one extra twist: the puzzle does not provide a list of target words. Once you recognize the theme, the answers may come quickly. If the pattern is not obvious, enter any valid word containing at least four letters. After every three qualifying words, Strands highlights one theme answer, although you will still need to identify the exact word.
Today’s puzzle features an energetic theme and a collection of lively answers. Once you spot the motif, the remaining words should be fairly straightforward. Use the hints below if you need help.
Hint for today’s Strands puzzle
Today’s Strands theme is: Hard not to notice.
Additional clue: Showy or glitzy.
Words to unlock in-game hints
Your goal is to find hidden words that match the puzzle’s theme. If you become stuck, begin with any word you can identify. Every three words containing at least four letters will reveal one theme answer. These words were used to trigger hints, but any qualifying word will work:
- CASE, CHIN, STIR, SHACK, HACK, LACK, LACE, LACY, TRICK, RICE
Answers for today’s Strands puzzle
These are the answers connected to the theme. Complete them all, including the “spangram,” which runs from one side of the board to the other. The number of answers can vary, but solving every one uses all the letters. The nonspangram answers are:
- JAZZY, VIVID, BRIGHT, FLASHY, VIBRANT, STRIKING
Today’s Strands spangram
Today’s Strands spangram is EYECATCHING. Begin with the E in the upper-left corner, then trace the word downward, across and downward again.
