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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Sunday, October 20

By Bhavya

Strands is an exciting new daily puzzle from the New York Times that adds a fresh twist to the classic word search. To solve this puzzle, you’ll need a sharp eye and a keen sense of wordplay.

Much like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can present challenges, and it’s perfectly okay to seek a little assistance when needed. If you’re feeling stuck and want to see today’s Strands answers, we’ve got you covered below.

 

How to Play Strands

In Strands, your primary objective is to locate the “theme words” that are cleverly hidden within a grid of letters. You can manipulate the letters by dragging or tapping them to form words; once you’ve constructed a word, double-tap the final letter to confirm your selection. If you successfully identify a theme word, the letters will be highlighted in blue, and you won’t be able to select them again.

Even if you come across a word that doesn’t fall under the theme, don’t fret! For every three non-theme words that you discover—each at least four letters long—you’ll receive a hint. This hint reveals the letters of one of the theme words, which you can then unscramble.

It’s worth noting that every letter in the grid contributes to spelling out the theme words, and there is no overlap. Each letter is used only once.

Additionally, each puzzle includes one “spangram,” a special theme word (or words) that represents the puzzle’s theme and extends across two opposite sides of the grid. Once you locate the spangram, it will be highlighted in yellow.

The goal is to solve the puzzle efficiently, ideally without relying too heavily on hints.

 

Hint for Today’s NYT Strands Puzzle

Today’s theme is “Make Yourself at Home.”

To assist you further, here’s a hint: Think of items typically found in a common room of your house.

 

Today’s NYT Strands Answers

Now, for those eager to see the answers to today’s Strands puzzle:

Spangram:
LIVINGROOM

Other Answers:

  • SOFA
  • SHELF
  • TABLE
  • FIREPLACE
  • OTTOMAN
  • RECLINER

With these tips and answers, you’re well on your way to mastering Strands! Enjoy the challenge!

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Bhavya