Each day, a new NYT Strands puzzle is released at midnight in your time zone, meaning some players are tackling 'today's game' while others are still on 'yesterday's'. If you need Tuesday's puzzle, check out: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, January 20 (game #688).
Strands is the latest word game from the NYT, following in the footsteps of Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. While it's entertaining, it can also be quite challenging, so here are some hints to help you out.
If you're looking for more word games, visit 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 below, so avoid scrolling further if you want to keep them a secret.
NYT Strands today (game #689) - hint #1 - today's theme
What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?
• Today's NYT Strands theme is… That's not very polite.
NYT Strands today (game #689) - hint #2 - clue words
Use any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system:
- DATE
- BESET
- SEAT
- PRUDENT
- SOUTH
- NOSE
NYT Strands today (game #689) - hint #3 - spangram letters
How many letters are in today's spangram?
• The spangram contains 10 letters.
NYT Strands today (game #689) - hint #4 - spangram position
What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?
First side: top, 3rd column
Last side: bottom, 3rd column
Now, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #689) - the answers
The answers to today's Strands, game #689, are:
- GLOAT
- TEASE
- BURP
- SHOUT
- STARE
- POINT
- INTERRUPT
- SPANGRAM: DONTBERUDE
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
Today's game was fun and easy.
Interestingly, some believe that BURPing in front of friends and family signifies comfort and can be a strange compliment. In certain cultures, it is also seen as a polite gesture after a meal. However, the other words in today's puzzle are generally considered rude.
Listening to British political debates can be quite challenging, as interruptions are common. In fact, British politicians often exhibit all the negative behaviors mentioned—perhaps they should just burp at each other instead.
Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Tuesday, January 20, game #688)
- HEEL
- TONGUE
- VAMP
- SOLE
- SHOELACE
- LOGO
- EYELET
- SPANGRAM: JUSTFORKICKS
What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT's word game that has gained popularity, following Wordle and Connections. It has been 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.