Strands Hints and Answers Guide - Solve NYT Strands

Stuck on Pardon my French! - today's NYT's Strands puzzle? We're here to help you reveal its meaning and finish the puzzle. Lady Puzzle Pro is your Strands-solving companion, providing insightful hints and definitions for unfamiliar words. Start by clicking any unsolved part from your game board, reveal hints progressively, or interact with our fun avatar. Happy Strands puzzle solving!

Playing past Strands puzzles? Explore our Strands Hints Archive for daily hints and a complete puzzle history!

How to Play Strands

Dive into the fun with Strands, a unique blend of Connections and Spelling Bee! Here’s how:

Find Theme Words

Drag or tap letters to create theme words that fill the board. Double-tap the last letter to submit. Found words stay highlighted in blue, ensuring no overlaps.

Discover the Spangram

This special word spans from one side of the board to the other, encapsulating the daily theme. The Spangram highlights in yellow and might even be two words!

Need an in-game hint?

Uncover non-theme words to earn hints. Every 3 non-theme words reveal letters of a theme word. Already got a hint? The next hint shows the word’s letter order.

Lady Puzzle Pro's Expert Tips for Mastering Strands

Tip 1: Solve the Daily Clues like in Crosswords

Treat the clues like you would in a crossword or Connections game. Form words by exclusion if unsure or use hints to guide you.

Tip 2: Tackle the Corners

Start from the corners and try spelling words backward. Work through each corner methodically to uncover hidden words.

Tip 3: Spot Patterns and Rare Letters

Look for patterns, especially around the corners. Identify rare letters like Q, Z, Y, and K, as well as common endings like - LY, - CK, - SH, - NESS, and - IVE.

Tip 4: Explore the Strands Archive

Review and learn from past puzzles by exploring our Strands archive. This can help you identify common patterns and improve your skills for future challenges.

Use these tips to enhance your gameplay and keep your streaks alive with Lady Puzzle Pro!

Today's NYT Puzzle Guides by LadyPuzzle Pro

• Today's Wordle
• Connections Hint Today
• NYT Mini Crossword Answers
• NYT Crossword Answers Today
• Spelling Bee Hints
• The Athletic's Connections Sports Edition

Daily Challenges Beyond NYT Games

• Word Salad Answers
• Contexto Answer
• Blossom Word Finder