SPOILER WARNING: This article contains hints and the full solution for NYT Strands #512. Do not read further if you wish to solve it on your own.
Strands, the latest daily word game from The New York Times, offers a fresh challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. For those finding today’s game difficult, here are some hints and the complete answers.
Hints for NYT Strands #512
Today’s Theme: The clue for today’s puzzle is “Inch by inch, row by row.”
Spangram Information: The spangram is 15 letters long. It touches the left side of the board in the sixth row and the right side in the seventh row.
NYT Strands #512 Answers
The solution to today’s Strands puzzle is below.
Spangram: VEGETABLE GARDEN
The theme words are all items found within this setting.
Today’s puzzle was particularly challenging due to a high number of valid non-theme words hidden in the grid. Even after identifying the lengthy 15-letter spangram, “VEGETABLE GARDEN,” players may have found it difficult to isolate the remaining theme words. For many, finding an initial word like GROW was straightforward, but the density of misleading words made completing the puzzle a satisfyingly tricky task.
What is NYT Strands?
Following the success of Wordle and Connections, Strands is a popular word search game from The New York Times. Now a permanent part of the NYT Games collection, it can be played daily on the official website via desktop or mobile. The objective is to find a set of theme words hidden in a grid of letters. Identifying the “spangram,” a special word that describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board, is key to solving the puzzle. A comprehensive guide on how to play NYT Strands offers additional tips for new players.
