A new edition of the NYT Strands puzzle is released at midnight every day, creating an engaging experience for players across different time zones who may be tackling a game from either today or yesterday. If you’re interested in Saturday’s puzzle, which was game #601, you can find the hints and answers for that as well.
Strands is the latest addition to The New York Times’ lineup of word games, following in the footsteps of popular titles like Wordle and Spelling Bee, and it has quickly garnered a following for its entertaining yet challenging gameplay.
For the current day’s puzzle, Strands Game #602, players can immerse themselves in the theme of “Fall-ing.” To help you solve the puzzle, here are some hints to consider:
The clue words that can unlock the in-game hints system include HARD, SOUTH, MOUTH, FATE, TONIC, and SNICK. Today’s spangram consists of 6 letters, which can be identified based on its positioning on the board: it touches the left side in the 5th row and the right side in the same row.
If you are curious about the answers for game #602, here they are: PUMPKINS, CORN, FOLIAGE, FOOTBALL, HARVEST, ORCHARDS, with the spangram being AUTUMN. This game was rated as easy, with many players noting that the thematic clues were more straightforward than usual, speeding up the discovery of the answers.
Reflecting on their experiences, one player reminisced about a FOLIAGE tour in Boston, recalling how the guide kept it simple by merely alerting participants to take in the vibrant colors of the changing leaves—a reminder of the beauty fall brings each year.
For those who want to revisit the previous day’s challenges, answers for game #601 included WEREWOLF, VAMPIRE, SKINWALKER, and CHANGELING, with a spangram of SHAPESHIFTERS.
Engaging in these daily puzzles not only sharpens word skills but also offers a cheerful diversion, showcasing how seasonal themes can enhance the enjoyment of word games.