Get Ready for NYT Strands: Fun Hints for February 19!
If you love word games and need a little help, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re diving into NYT Strands, an exciting word search game that has everyone buzzing. If you’re tired of games like Wordle or Connections and want something fresh and challenging, Strands is perfect for you.
Let’s look at what you can expect today and how to play the game while sharpening your mind!
Today’s Theme for February 19: Pick Your Own Prefix
Before we jump into the fun hints, here’s a quick note: NYT Strands is all about searching for words based on a theme. Today, the theme is “Pick Your Own Prefix.” It sounds cool, right? Don’t worry if that sounds tricky—I’ll break it down!
Hints to Solve Today’s Spangram
Today’s Spangram (which is just a fancy term for a tricky word puzzle) gives you a small riddle to solve. Here’s the clue: “small roundish juicy brightly-colored fruits that come without stones.” Can you guess what it is?
Once you crack that hint, finding the theme words will be a lot easier!
Helpful Hints
If you’re still a bit stumped, here are two hints to help you out with the theme words:
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Hint #1: Think of a soft, edible blue-black fruit that can also be a name for a low bush found in North America. It starts with the letter “H” and ends with “E.” Can you guess it?
- Hint #2: This one is a type of berry with red flowers, part of the rose family, and it’s native to the west coast of North America. It starts with “S” and ends with “N.” What do you think it is?
Spangram Position: Horizontal or Vertical?
For today’s Strands, the Spangram is mostly HORIZONTAL! Not too hard, right?
Here’s a little tip to get you going: The first letter of the Spangram can be found in Column 1, Row 5, and the last letter is at Column 5, Row 3.
The Big Reveal: Spangram Answer
Alright, drum roll, please! The Spangram answer for today, February 19, is—Berries!
Today’s Strands Word List
Now that you have the Spangram answer, let’s reveal the words you need to find today:
- BLUE
- GOLDEN
- RASP
- BLACK
- ELDER
- SALMON
- HUCKLE
- STRAW
When I played through today’s Strands, it was a bit tricky, especially with the different types of berries. But once I figured out the hints, it became a lot easier and more fun!
How Did You Do?
Did you manage to solve today’s Strands? Were the hints helpful? Share your thoughts or any challenges you faced with the game!
And don’t forget, if you ever want to check out solutions for past games or need more tips, you can find help for yesterday’s Strands game too.
Keep having fun with your word games, and remember that each puzzle is a great way to improve your vocabulary and sharpen your problem-solving skills! What’s your favorite word game, and why do you enjoy it? Let’s chat about it!
