Strands Blog
Strategy guides, puzzle analysis, and word-puzzle trivia.
What is a Spangram?
2026-05-19
The single word that spans the Strands grid and ties the theme together — why it exists, how to find it, and why every puzzle has exactly one.
Strands vs Connections vs Wordle: Which is hardest?
2026-05-15
A side-by-side comparison of the three flagship NYT word puzzles. Average solve times, difficulty curves, and which one to play first.
Anatomy of a Strands Grid: 6×8 = 48 Letters, No Filler
2026-05-10
Why the Strands board is exactly 48 letters with no filler, and how to exploit this constraint to solve faster.