New York Times Strategies (and Solutions) for Thursday, August 29, 2024 (Paraphrased)
If you are looking for Strands cheats and solutions on Thursday, August 29, 2024, read on. I will provide some hints and tips, culminating in the puzzle theme and the answer.
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Below are some subtle hints regarding today’s answers to the Strands. Then you’ll find the spangram and answers further down the page. Take only the hints you need. Don’t rush!
Credit: Strands/NYT## Clue for the spangram in today’s Strands puzzle
When you delegate a Starbucks order for your friends.
Hint for thematic words in today’s Strands puzzle
In the morning, many of us rely on a boost in various forms. Can you think of some examples?
WARNING: Spoilers follow for today’s Strands puzzle!
We’re going to reveal the answers to today’s Strands puzzle.
What is the spangram in today’s Strands puzzle?
Today’s spangram is COFFEEORDER.
What are the thematic words in today’s Strands puzzle?
Today’s themes are: ESPRESSO, MOCHA, LATTE, BLACK, CAPPUCCINO, ICED.
The board looks like this once all the words are found:
Credit: Strands/NYT## How I cracked today’s Strands puzzle
The phrase “wake up and smell the coffee” came to mind. Maybe it’s related to a morning routine?
Credit: Strands/NYT
I spotted ‘BLACK’ in the bottom right corner and identified it. 🔵 Maybe these are coffee orders?
Credit: Strands/NYTIndeed, CAPPUCCINO is right next door. 🔵
And ICED completes the bottom right corner. 🔵
I also spotted the spangram: COFFEEORDER. 🟡
LATTE extends the right side of the puzzle. 🔵
MOCHA is on his left. 🔵
Finally, ESPRESSO. 🔵
Search for the Strands game on the New York Times website or download the NYT Games app.
Once you start playing, you will see a game board filled with letters, accompanied by a clue that gives an insight into the theme of the puzzle. Your mission is to discover the words inside the board that reflect the theme of the puzzle.
A mix of crosswords and word search
The main word to find is the “spangram,” which more explicitly illuminates the theme of the puzzle. For example, the spangram for the theme “Better with Age” is “FERMENTED.” When the spangram is discovered, it will appear highlighted in yellow. Finding the spangram usually simplifies the rest of the puzzle.
When playing Strands, words can move in different directions (up, down, left, right, or diagonally). Each letter is used only once. There is only one correct solution. As you correctly identify one of the words in the puzzle (e.g., KOMBUCHA, MISO, or KIMCHI), it will be highlighted in blue.
If you are struggling with the puzzle, submit at least four-letter non-thematic words to receive credit for a single clue. Once you have submitted three non-thematic words, the “Hint” button becomes clickable. Clicking it will highlight the letters of one of the thematic words.
