Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.
Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #214) - hint #1 - today's theme
What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?
• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Hairy styles
NYT Strands today (game #214) - hint #2 - clue words
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
- PHOTO
- FUZZ
- TUCK
- SHADY
- SHOT
- SHORT
NYT Strands today (game #214) - hint #3 - spangram
What is a hint for today's spangram?
• Crop on top
NYT Strands today (game #214) - hint #4 - spangram position
What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
First: left, 5th row
Last: right, 3rd row
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #214) - the answers
The answers to today's Strands, game #214, are…
- PIXIE
- BUZZ
- FLATTOP
- PAGEBOY
- FADE
- SHAG
- FAUXHAWK
- SPANGRAM: SHORTCUTS
- My rating: Moderate
- My score: Perfect
This is one of my favorite Strands puzzle of the past few weeks. It's niche enough to present a challenge, but doesn't require any truly specialist knowledge. Sure, you'll have found it easier if you're a hairdresser, but that's not required!
Some of the words were quite difficult, though. I've never heard of a FAUXHAWK, although fortunately it was the final answer I needed to get, so I was able to solve it through a certain amount of trial and error. Several of the others required me to wrack my brains for hairstyles that I've had myself, in most cases many years ago. But I got there in the end.
How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.
Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Wednesday 2 October, game #213)
- SCONE
- DANISH
- CROISSANT
- MUFFIN
- STRUDEL
- GALETTE
- SPANGRAM: PASTRIES
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT's new word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now out of beta so is a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.
