Unleash your inner wizard! 🧙♀️ Today's NYT Strands puzzle casts a spell with its theme 'Witch way?' 🧙♂️ But beware, this game is not for the faint of heart. It's a magical journey that will test your word-finding skills.
Hint: Hogwarts is the place where young witches and wizards hone their craft. But what's the missing word in this clue?
For those seeking guidance, here's a sneak peek at the answers. The spangram, a word that embodies the puzzle's theme, is 'WIZARDRY'. And the theme words, the magical items in a witch's arsenal, are: 'POTION', 'AMULET', 'CAULDRON', 'WAND', 'CHARM', and 'INCANTATION'.
Spoiler Alert! The solution to the puzzle is about to be unveiled.
Puzzle Solution:
CHARM 🟦
WAND 🟦
WIZARDRY 🟩
INCANTATION 🟦
POTION 🟦
CAULDRON 🟦
AMULET 🟦
Strategy Time:
To conquer this puzzle, start by searching for words related to witchcraft. 'CHARM' and 'WAND' are easy to spot, but the real magic happens when you uncover the spangram. 'WIZARD' might catch your eye, but it's not a theme word. Aha! It's part of the spangram, 'WIZARDRY'.
Gameplay Basics:
NYT Strands is a captivating word game, a unique blend of crossword and word search. The objective is to find the hidden words, including the all-important spangram, which spans the entire board. Words can be formed in any direction, and each letter is used only once. Unlike some word games, you can't fail; you either find the words or earn credit towards hints.
Hint System:
Struggling? Submit non-theme words of four letters or more to earn hints. Three non-theme words unlock a hint, revealing the letters of a theme word. But remember, you still need to arrange these letters correctly to form the word.
Winning Strands:
Victory is yours when you've used all the letters and identified the spangram and theme words. The shareable card will showcase your achievement with blue dots for theme words, a yellow dot for the spangram, and a lightbulb for hinted words.
The NYT Strands Experience:
Strands is available on the NYT website and app. Each game begins with a themed clue, like 'Better with age', and the spangram for such a theme might be 'FERMENTED'.
Controversy Corner:
But here's where it gets controversial. Some argue that the hint system makes the game too easy, while others appreciate the assistance. What's your take? Do you prefer a challenging, hint-free experience, or do you enjoy the strategic use of hints? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
