Tech· August 18, 2026 at 08:36 p.m.
Solving Today's New York Times Strands Puzzle: A Guide
Key takeaways
- The New York Times Strands puzzle has a colorful theme
- Players must find hidden words of four or more letters
- When all letters are used, it indicates the discovery of all answers
The New York Times crossword puzzle, Strands, offers a colorful and enjoyable challenge for solvers on August 19. The theme of the puzzle is 'For better or wurst', with a clue suggesting a summer supper in color. To solve the puzzle, players must find hidden words that fit the theme. Any words of four or more letters can be used to reveal hints. The non-spangram answers are yet to be discovered, but when found, every letter on the board will be utilized. The spangram, a word that stretches across the puzzle, is TOPDOGS.
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