The New York Times Strands puzzle brings a challenging board layout that might leave you searching for non-theme words just to fill your hint meter. If you want to protect your perfect streak without using up the in-game hints, we have you covered.
Below, you’ll find today’s theme clue, targeted hints for the Spangram, and the complete solution at the bottom of the page.
Today’s Strands Strategy and Commentary
Today’s board spreads words across all directions, with several theme words overlapping and sharing letters, making it tricky to tell where one ends and another begins.
Many words follow curved or diagonal paths rather than straight lines, so keep an eye out for less obvious letter sequences. Spotting the Spangram first will help you map out the board and reveal the pattern connecting all the words.
Today’s Strands Hints
To get you started without spoiling the specific words, use these structural clues to navigate the board:
- Today’s Official Theme Clue: “One who is not what they seem”
- Spangram Hint: It describes a person who pretends to be something they are not, and it traces a path that covers much of the board.
- Spangram Start/End Letters: Starts with C and ends with N, and there are 9 letters in total.
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: The Spangram answer and full list of theme words is shown below. Don’t scroll down if you still want to solve it yourself and follow the hints and clue above.
Today’s Strands Answers
👉 Click to Reveal Spangram Word
The Spangram answer today is
CHARLATAN
Here are all the remaining theme words found on the board:
- BAMBOOZLE
- HOODWINK
- MISLEAD
- DECEIVE
- BILK
- DUPE
Yesterday’s Answer
Catch up on yesterday’s solution. This record shows the Spangram and theme words from the previous game, so you can compare results or double-check the past grid.
Below is yesterday’s answer for NYT Strands hints & answers for puzzle #897.
- Spangram: BODYJOINTS
- Theme Words: SHOULDER, KNUCKLE, ELBOW, ANKLE, WRIST, KNEE, NECK
For a complete list, visit our NYT Strands answers archive.
Try Today’s Other NYT Games Solutions
Finished today’s Strands? You can also check out our guides for the other daily New York Times games like Today’s Wordle and NYT Connections solutions.
Did you manage to find the Spangram on your very first try, or did you have to rely on filling the hint meter with unrelated words?
Let us know how many hints you used or share your thoughts on today’s theme in the comments section below.
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