A new NYT Strands puzzle is released at midnight each day, meaning players across different time zones may be tackling yesterday's or today's game. If you're looking for hints for the previous day's puzzle, you can find them here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, January 11 (game #679).
Strands is the latest word game from the NYT, following popular titles like Wordle and Connections. While it’s entertaining, it can also be quite challenging, so here are some hints to help you out.
For more word game excitement, check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for additional hints and answers, as well as Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.
SPOILER WARNING: The answers for today's NYT Strands are provided below, so proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.
NYT Strands today (game #680) - hint #1 - today's theme
What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?
• Today's theme is… Appeal to a hire power.
NYT Strands today (game #680) - hint #2 - clue words
Use any of the following words to unlock the in-game hints system:
- TIME
- TRACE
- WARD
- EXPECT
- CREAM
NYT Strands today (game #680) - hint #3 - spangram letters
How many letters are in today's spangram?
• The spangram consists of 6 letters.
NYT Strands today (game #680) - hint #4 - spangram position
What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
First side: left, 4th row
Last side: right, 1st row
Now, if you want to see the answers, scroll down.
NYT Strands today (game #680) - the answers
The answers for today's Strands, game #680, are:
- NAME
- AWARDS
- SKILLS
- CONTACT
- EXPERIENCE
- EDUCATION
- SPANGRAM: RESUME
- My rating: Hard
- My score: 2 hints
It took me three game words before I finally grasped today’s pun-themed task.
Reflecting on my past experiences, I realized how the headings of my RESUME had become a blur, especially after spending time in the LinkedIn landscape. For instance, given a four-word hint, I mistakenly typed 'mean' instead of NAME.
Once I understood the challenge, I navigated the board, and it’s no surprise it took me a while to “appeal to a hire power.”
Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Sunday, January 11, game #679)
- WHOOPEE
- HUZZAH
- BOOYAH
- HOORAY
- YIPPEE
- AWESOME
- SPANGRAM: THATSGREAT
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT's word game that has gained popularity, joining the ranks of Wordle and Connections. It has been a staple in the NYT games lineup for over a year and can be played on the NYT Games site on both desktop and mobile. For tips on how to play and improve your skills, check out my guide to NYT Strands.
