The New York Times offers a new puzzle known as “Strands,” which is released at midnight every day based on your time zone, meaning that at any given moment, players might be tackling puzzles from different days. For those eager to solve Sunday’s challenge from July 6 (game #490), hints and answers can be found elsewhere.
“Strands” joins the ranks of other popular NYT word games like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections, providing endless fun but also presenting challenges. For today’s puzzle, game #491, players can prepare with hints such as the theme being “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh,” reflecting the famous comedy song by Allan Sherman that humorously depicts camp experiences.
Players looking for specific clues can utilize words like HIDE, SOCK, COAL, SLUMP, DUEL, and PLANK to spark hints within the game. A notable aspect of today’s challenge includes a spangram that encompasses 10 letters, touching the top of the board at the 5th column and the bottom at the 3rd column.
The answers for today’s puzzle are BUNK, LAKE, FLAGPOLE, CANTEEN, LODGE, and FIELDHOUSE, with the spangram revealing the phrase “SUMMER CAMP.” This theme resonates with many, as summer camps often come with entertaining and sometimes daunting activities, echoing personal anecdotes that many players may relate to.
The essence of “Strands” is not just in solving the puzzle, but in sharing experiences and challenges with fellow players, making for a delightful community of word enthusiasts who can connect over their adventures in camp-themed wordplay. Keep the fun going by checking out related games like NYT Connections for additional word challenges.