Strands is the NYT’s newest word game, now several months into what will hopefully be a long run. It can be tricky, though, so scroll down for my hints.
Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #160) – hint #1 – today’s theme
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Not just for poking
NYT Strands today (game #160) – hint #2 – clue words
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
- LIKE
- CLICK
- SHOE
- SIZZLE
- WINE
- MINE
NYT Strands today (game #160) – hint #3 – spangram
What is a hint for today’s spangram?
• Twiggy
NYT Strands today (game #160) – hint #4 – spangram position
What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches?
First: left, 2nd row
Last: right, 7th row
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #160) – the answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #160, are…
- HOCKEY
- CONTROL
- LICORICE
- MEMORY
- SWIZZLE
- CINNAMON
- SPANGRAM: STICKS
- My rating: Moderate
- My score: 1 hint
Though this Strands puzzle isn’t difficult as such, I found it impossible to get started without using a hint; the theme clue, ‘Not just for poking’, was simply too vague. Yes, of course it makes sense in hindsight… but that’s not much use now!
Once I had that first word, HOCKEY, things were a lot easier. CONTROL stood out at the bottom of the board, the spangram, STICK was also rather obvious, and by that stage it was simply a case of fitting words into the board.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Friday 9 August, game #159)
- FISH
- CAMP
- STARGAZE
- FORAGE
- HIKE
- BIRDWATCH
- SWIM
- SPANGRAM: OUTDOORSY
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT’s new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now out of beta so is a fully fledged member of the NYT’s games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day.