Welcome to the complete solution guide for NYT Strands #256! This puzzle, published on August 16, 2024, challenges you with the theme: "This or that".
NYT Strands is the popular daily word puzzle from The New York Times where players must find all theme words and discover the special spangram - a word that connects two opposite sides of the board and perfectly describes the puzzle's theme.
If you're stuck on today's puzzle, don't worry! We've compiled all the answers below to help you complete your daily challenge. Before you reveal the answers, you might want to try our tips and strategies below to solve it on your own.
The spangram connects opposite sides of the board and describes the theme. Finding it early can help you understand what types of words you're looking for in the rest of the puzzle.
Strands words can go in any direction - horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Look for common letter combinations and word patterns that fit the theme.
The theme words might not be the most obvious choices. Think creatively about different categories, synonyms, and related concepts that fit the puzzle's theme.
If you're truly stuck, the game offers hints. Try to use them sparingly and only after you've exhausted your own ideas, as solving without hints is more rewarding!
Shorter theme words are often easier to spot. Finding these first can help you narrow down the remaining letters and make longer words more apparent.