A fresh NYT Strands puzzle launches daily at midnight in your time zone, ensuring players worldwide tackle either today’s or yesterday’s challenge. For Thursday’s puzzle (game #746), check recent records.
Strands joins the New York Times’ lineup of engaging word games, blending elements of discovery and strategy. It challenges players to uncover themed words on a grid. Hints below assist without spoiling the full solution.
NYT Strands Today (Game #747): Key Hints
Hint #1: Today’s Theme
The central theme revolves around Spring fever.
Hint #2: Clue Words
Enter these words to activate in-game hints:
- TWIG
- PACT
- CAPE
- STASIS
- CURLY
- GORE
Hint #3: Spangram Length
The spangram contains 12 letters.
Hint #4: Spangram Position
It connects the bottom, 6th column to the top, 3rd column.
NYT Strands #747: Complete Answers
The solutions for game #747 include:
- COIL
- GYRE
- CORKSCREW
- CURLICUE
- HELIX
- SPIRAL
- Spangram: TWISTANDTURN
This puzzle rates as Hard, often requiring 2 hints. Many solvers initially interpret the theme through seasonal terms, overlooking coiled forms. Spotting CORKSCREW accelerates progress, with TWIST and TURN emerging alongside SPIRAL and HELIX.
Yesterday’s Answers (Game #746, March 19)
- DESSERT
- CASSEROLE
- VEGGIES
- BEVERAGE
- APPETIZERS
- Spangram: POTLUCK
How to Play NYT Strands
Strands tasks players with finding themed words and a spangram on an 8×8 grid. Words snake across letters without overlaps. The spangram outlines the theme, touching two edges. Available on the NYT Games platform for desktop and mobile, it suits daily word enthusiasts.
