The New York Times Strands puzzle for December 27th (#664) presents a challenge for many players. The theme for today’s puzzle is “If you ask me,” or more specifically, subjective thoughts. If you’re stuck, this guide provides hints and the full solution, including the spangram.
Зміст
Understanding the Puzzle
Strands requires identifying words of four or more letters within a grid. Finding words unlocks theme-related hints, guiding you toward the ultimate goal: uncovering all theme words and the spangram (a word that spans the entire puzzle).
Hints & Unlocking In-Game Help
To trigger in-game hints, begin by finding any valid four-letter or longer words. The article suggests the following as starting points, but any applicable words will work:
- VOICE
- PINT
- POOL
- TOOL
- PERT
- LOOK
- COIN
- LOIN
- POINT
- VIEW
- CENT
- CENTS
Each three valid words discovered will reveal a theme word.
Today’s Solutions
The non-spangram solutions for today’s puzzle are:
- TAKE
- OPINION
- OUTLOOK
- VIEWPOINT
- PERSPECTIVE
The spangram, which traverses the entire grid, is:
- MYTWOCENTS
To locate the spangram, start with the “M” on the top row (three letters to the right) and follow the path. Once all words are found, every letter in the puzzle will be highlighted.
Why This Matters
The Strands puzzle, like other daily NYT games (Wordle, Connections), has grown in popularity as a quick, engaging mental exercise. Its difficulty varies daily, creating a sense of accomplishment for solvers. The puzzle’s structure encourages word recognition and pattern identification, while the spangram adds an extra layer of complexity.
