Today’s word puzzle, “Strands”
“Strands,” asks players to solve a clue with the question: “What do you make of this?” This puzzle is easier compared to previous ones, but if you’re struggling, here are some hints.
The main word, or “Spangram,” is a two-word phrase. The first letter is “A” and the last letter is “S.” The phrase relates to various creative disciplines. The answer is “ARTCLASS.” This solution starts with the “A” in the fourth row of the right column and ends on the “S” in the sixth row of the left column.
Here are some additional hints and answers for other words in today’s puzzle:
- A range of colors (and the thing you arrange them on). (7 letters) – PALETTE
- A ____ with death, or love, or even Christmas. (5 letters) – BRUSH
- Fungi-formed structure, but that’s not quite the meaning you’re looking for here. (4 letters) – MOLD
The complete solution includes:
- ARTCLASS
- CANVAS
- MOLD
- EASEL
- PAINT
- PALETTE
- BRUSH
- CHARCOAL
This puzzle was an enjoyable challenge. Starting with the word “BRUSH” helped eliminate other possibilities and led to finding “CHARCOAL” and “PALETTE.” Identifying “ARTCLASS” as the Spangram confirmed the nature of the clue. The other words followed naturally.
Today’s puzzle was rated a gentle two out of five in difficulty. The words are clustered around an easily identifiable topic, which helps in solving the puzzle even if the main clue isn’t clear at first.
For more word games, you can try the NYT Mini Crossword for the day and Spelling Bee, or other crosswords from the LA Times and the Washington Post.
