puzzles

  • How to Win at ‘Strands,’ the NYT’s Latest Word Game

    How to Win at ‘Strands,’ the NYT’s Latest Word Game

    Strands, the New York Times’ still-in-beta word search game, is now on its 10th puzzle. The first two or three puzzles were relatively tame, with solvers complaining that the hint gave too much away and the game wasn’t very challenging. But you and I know better, right? As I pointed out last week, the puzzle’s…


  • Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 22

    Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 22

    If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, September 22, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 22, NYT Connections #103! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Connections…


  • Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, September 18

    Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, September 18

    If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Monday, September 18, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 18, NYT Connections #99! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Connections…