Each day at midnight, a new NYT Strands puzzle is released, meaning players in different time zones may be tackling yesterday's game. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle, you can find it here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, January 15 (game #683).
Strands is the latest word game from the NYT, following popular titles like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. It offers a fun challenge, so here are some hints to help you out.
If you're interested in more word games, 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 game.
SPOILER WARNING: Below are the hints for today's NYT Strands, so proceed with caution if you want to avoid spoilers.
NYT Strands today (game #684) - hint #1 - today's theme
What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?
• Today's theme is… DC crusader.
NYT Strands today (game #684) - hint #2 - clue words
Use any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system:
- PENCE
- RANT
- BANG
- BORN
- NAME
- RAVEN
NYT Strands today (game #684) - hint #3 - spangram letters
How many letters are in today's spangram?
• The spangram consists of 6 letters.
NYT Strands today (game #684) - hint #4 - spangram position
What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
First side: left, 4th row
Last side: right, 4th row
Now, if you want to see the answers, scroll down at your own risk!
NYT Strands today (game #684) - the answers
The answers for today's Strands, game #684, are:
- JOKER
- ROBIN
- CAPE
- MANOR
- JUSTICE
- PENGUIN
- VENGEANCE
- SPANGRAM: BATMAN
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
The most challenging part of today's game was the final word – VENGEANCE – which took longer than expected. I also spent time searching for CAVE, a notable absence from the world of BATMAN.
My favorite version of the Caped Crusader remains the original 1960s Adam West portrayal, and I find it disheartening that Bruce Wayne's character has become increasingly somber over the years; the recent Robert Pattinson version could benefit from a more lighthearted approach.
Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Thursday, January 15, game #683)
- DRUM
- CANAL
- LOBE
- ANVIL
- HAMMER
- CARTILAGE
- SPANGRAM: HEARHEAR
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT's word game that has gained popularity, following in the footsteps of Wordle and Connections. It has been a part of the NYT games lineup for a year and can be played on the NYT Games site on both desktop and mobile. For tips on how to play, check out my guide to NYT Strands.