NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Sunday, October 6

Strands is the latest daily puzzle from the New York Times, offering a fun but tricky twist on the traditional word search. If you’re a fan of puzzles like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands is right up your alley. Some days can be more challenging than others, so don’t feel bad if you need a little nudge!

How to Play NYT Strands:

In Strands, your goal is to uncover the “theme words” hidden within a grid of letters. To play, you’ll drag or tap to connect letters and form words, then double-tap the last letter to confirm. If you find a theme word, the letters will turn blue and disappear from the board.

If you find a word that isn’t part of the theme, don’t worry—it’s still useful! Every three non-theme words you discover (at least four letters long) will earn you a hint. The hint will reveal letters from one of the theme words, and you’ll need to unscramble it to solve the puzzle.

Remember, every letter in the grid is used once, and there are no overlapping letters. Each puzzle also includes one special word, known as the “spangram,” which touches two opposite sides of the grid. This word highlights the overall theme and will be highlighted yellow once you find it.

The goal is to complete the puzzle as quickly as possible, using minimal hints.

Hint for Today’s NYT Strands Puzzle:

The theme for today’s puzzle is: “Got any bleu cheese?”

Here’s a little nudge if you’re stuck: think about ingredients in a vegetable-based meal.

Today’s Strands Answers:

Let’s start with the spangram, which is the key word connecting the theme:

COBBSALAD

Once you have that, the rest of the puzzle falls into place. Here are the other theme words for today:

• EGGS
• BACON
• GREENS
• TOMATO
• CHICKEN
• VINAIGRETTE

Good luck on your next puzzle!