Question 1

What is Strands Hint?

Accepted Answer

Strands Hint is a comprehensive helper website for NYT Strands puzzles. We provide daily hints, complete answers, gameplay strategies, and an interactive puzzle interface to help you solve and enjoy Strands puzzles.

Question 2

Is Strands Hint affiliated with The New York Times?

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No, Strands Hint is an independent website created by puzzle enthusiasts. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The New York Times or NYT Games. All NYT Strands trademarks belong to The New York Times Company.

Question 3

Is Strands Hint free to use?

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Yes! Strands Hint is completely free. We support the site through advertisements to keep providing helpful content to the Strands community without charging users.

Question 4

When are new puzzles added?

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We update our site daily with the latest Strands puzzle, hints, and answers. New content is typically available within 1 hour of the official puzzle release, which happens at midnight Eastern Time.

Question 5

Can I access old puzzles?

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Yes! Visit our Archive page to browse all past Strands puzzles with their hints and answers. This is perfect for practice or catching up on puzzles you missed.

Question 6

What is a Spangram in Strands?

Accepted Answer

A Spangram is a special word that uses letters from opposite sides of the board and perfectly captures the puzzle's theme. It's often the longest word in the puzzle and finding it is key to understanding the theme and solving the rest of the puzzle.

Question 7

How do I play Strands on your site?

Accepted Answer

Click and drag (or tap and swipe on mobile) to select adjacent letters and form words. When you find a valid word, it will be highlighted and added to your found words list. Keep going until you find all words including the Spangram!

Question 8

What if I can't find a word?

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That's what we're here for! Use our progressive hint system: start with vague hints for a gentle nudge, move to medium hints for more direction, and use specific hints when you're really stuck. You can also reveal individual answers or the complete solution.

Question 9

Can words go in any direction?

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In Strands, words are formed by connecting adjacent letters (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally). The path can curve and change direction, but each letter can only be used once per word.

Question 10

How do I know if I've completed the puzzle?

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You've completed the puzzle when you've found all words including the Spangram. Our game interface shows a progress indicator and celebrates when you finish. Every letter on the board should be part of a found word.

Question 11

How does the hint system work?

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Our hint system has three levels of difficulty: Vague hints give you a gentle nudge in the right direction, Medium hints provide more specific guidance, and Specific hints give detailed help. We recommend starting with vague hints and only progressing if you're truly stuck.

Question 12

Will hints spoil the puzzle?

Accepted Answer

Our progressive hint system is designed to help without completely spoiling the fun. Vague and medium hints give you direction while letting you discover words yourself. Only specific hints and revealed answers show the actual solutions.

Question 13

Can I see just one answer without revealing all of them?

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Yes! You can reveal answers individually by clicking on each answer card. This way, you can check specific words you're stuck on without spoiling the entire puzzle.

Question 14

Do you provide hints for the Spangram?

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Yes! We provide a special hint for the Spangram that helps you identify and find this crucial word without immediately revealing it. The Spangram hint is separate from the regular word hints.

Question 15

Which browsers are supported?

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Strands Hint works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend using the latest version of your browser for the best experience.

Question 16

Can I use Strands Hint on mobile devices?

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Absolutely! Our site is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. You can play the interactive game, view hints, and access all features on smartphones and tablets.

Question 17

Why isn't the game loading?

Accepted Answer

If the game isn't loading, try refreshing the page, clearing your browser cache, or using a different browser. If the problem persists, please contact us with details about your browser and device.

Question 18

How can I report a bug or suggest a feature?

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We welcome all feedback! Please use our Contact page to report bugs, suggest new features, or share your thoughts. We actively review all submissions and appreciate your help in improving Strands Hint.

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