Do you need help with today’s Strands puzzle? Well, if you are struggling with today’s game, we have simple hints along with the answers to NYT Strands for August 12 below.
How to Play NYT Strands
Before diving into the puzzle, let’s break down how to play NYT Strands for those who are new to the game. The objective is simple: you need to connect letters on a grid to form words. You can drag your mouse or swipe your fingers on a touchscreen to create connections vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
One of the key strategies is to look for the Spangram or the central theme word. This will help you grasp the overall theme of the Strands puzzle, making it easier to find other words. Remember, aside from the Spangram, you will need to identify the other theme words present in the puzzle. Finding all of these will lead you to solve the puzzle!
If you’re looking for more detailed tips and tricks, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide on how to play NYT Strands. This guide can provide you with strategies to improve your gameplay!
Today’s Theme for NYT Strands
The theme for today’s Strands on August 12 is—Everybody cut footloose! This theme captures the spirit of dance and movement, which is super fun to explore in the puzzle!
What are the Hints for Today’s Strands
Spoiler Warning:
Even though we try our best to be subtle, the hints below might partially spoil the experience. You’ve been warned. Scroll slowly.
Every Strands game has that one Spangram to decipher, and today is no exception. Let’s take a look at the hint for the August 12th Strands Spangram:
The hint for today’s Spangram is boogie woogie. If you've cracked the Spangram, identifying the theme words will be much easier!
To help you out further, here are some hints:
- Hint #1: Michael Jackson’s signature step.
- Hint #2: A sexual & suggestive dancing step.
If you enjoy word puzzles, you might want to check out the hints and answers for today’s NYT Connections as well as today’s Wordle solution!
Today’s NYT Strands Answers for August 12
Today’s Spangram
The Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle is—DanceMoves.
Today’s Answers
If you have scrolled this far, you're likely eager to see the answers. Here are today’s Strands theme words:
- MOONWALK
- TWERK
- FLOSS
- VOGUE
- HUSTLE
- PIROUETTE
These words capture the essence of dance and movement, perfectly aligning with today’s theme!
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers
If you’re looking for answers and the Spangram from yesterday’s Strands puzzle, you can find those answers here.
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