Struggling with today's NYT Strands puzzle? You're not alone! This word search game from the New York Times can be a real brain-teaser. Strands challenges players to find words linked by a common theme, but with a twist: words can bend and change direction. Every letter in the grid is part of an answer, and there's always a "spangram" – a key word or phrase that sums up the theme.
Need a Little Help with Strands Today?
If you're short on time or just need a nudge in the right direction, we've got you covered. Forget endlessly staring at the grid! We're providing hints and even the answers to help you conquer today's puzzle.
Today's NYT Strands Theme:
The theme for today, August 8th, is Kings of swing and bebop. Think legendary jazz musicians!
Helpful Clues to Get You Started:
- Think about iconic figures in jazz music.
- Try finding common letters and see if you can build words around them.
Still Stuck? Here are Some Words to Help Unlock Hints:
Finding any words of four or more letters will reveal a theme word. Try these:
CHAD, CHAR, SAID, CANT, CHAW, WARD, FAST, STUD, COAT, LATE, SLATE, INCH, DRAT, DRATS, STAIR, FATE, COTS
Today's NYT Strands Answers (August 8th):
Ready to see the solutions? Here are the words that fit the theme:
- DUKE
- FATS
- HAWK
- COUNT
- DIZZY
- YARDBIRD
- CANNONBALL
(These refer to Duke Ellington, Fats Navarro, Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie "Yardbird" or "Bird" Parker and Julian "Cannonball" Adderly)
And the Spangram is...
The spangram for today's puzzle is: Jazz Cats. It runs vertically.
Now you can confidently complete today's NYT Strands puzzle! Check back tomorrow for more hints and answers.