People addicted to games like Wordle and Connections must have already heard of a relatively new entry in the New York Times puzzles, Strands.
Strands is essentially a word search game. However, it adds a complexity by allowing words to change directions, up, down, or even in a zigzag shape. The twist is that every letter in the grid forms part of an answer, with no letter left unutilized. Another fun twist? Strands doesn't give you a word list to begin with adding on to the challenges of the game.
So, without further ado, let’s explore NYT Strands hints and answers for October 23 with ways to create personalized Strands.
Today's Strands puzzle focuses on a theme that's both simple and also decidedly complex at the same time, road signage. For people who have ever had to drive or walk around a busy intersection, it’s all the various signs dispersed throughout the puzzle.
Hint for today's theme: On the road.
Theme Explanation: All the words are related to road signage you see every day.
Spangram Hint: It's horizontal. This special word spans the entire puzzle and ties into today's theme.
Here's the full NYT Strands word list for October 23,2024:
1. Stop
2. Yield
3. Merge
4. TrafficSigns
5. Detour
6. Bump
7. Construction
NYT Strands’ popularity resulted in creation of website called ‘Custom Strands’. The website helps a player automatically generate a legal Strands board, given a list of 48 letters. Players can make their way through the site's different sections and create new boards and play games.
Each customizable game is saved and can be linked to a unique URL, so users can easily share their boards with others. Players can also check statistics, such as how many people completed the puzzle. The system only shows games that a player hasn't completed yet and so, the experience is always new and fresh.
So, hone skills by creating personalized Strands or by being an active NYT Strands user, the choice is player’s.