Saturday, January 27, 2025 00:00:00
Today's NYT Strands Hints Jan 27 No. 330
Theme: "Viva Las Vegas"
Strands is a new word game from The New York Times. It's a clever adaptation of the regular word search. Every day, you get a new theme, and you need to find all the words hidden in the letter grid that fit the theme. A special word, called the spangram, spans the entire grid and gives you a big clue about the theme.
Character Grid
TSSCCB
OLOPAA
EKBLTR
RMTRIA
AEETON
JGLUGC
AKCBRA
KCALPS
Hints
- Hint #1: Don't these words sound a bit outdated?
- Hint #2: How would people react if you used these words in a formal setting?
- Hint #3: What kind of people or things are these words typically used to describe?
- Hint #4: Risking money or valuables in hopes of winning greater returns
- Hint #5: A card game comparing points between banker and player, popular in casinos
- Hint #6: Also known as 21, aim to get cards totaling as close to but not over this number
- Hint #7: A dice gambling game where players bet on the outcome of rolling two dice
Word Clues
- G****G
- B********T
- B******K
- C***S
- P****R
- R********E
- S***S
Spangram
Full Answers
GAMBLING
BACCARAT
BLACKJACK
CRAPS
POKER
ROULETTE
SLOTS
Tips & Strategies
Getting Started
- Start by identifying the spangram - it's the key to understanding the theme
- Look for common words related to the theme
- Use the provided hints to narrow down your search
Common Questions
What is Strands?
Strands is a daily word game from The New York Times. Players must find words in the letter grid that relate to the day's theme.
What is a spangram?
A spangram is a special word that spans the entire grid and provides an important clue about the day's theme.
How do I start playing Strands?
First identify the spangram to understand the theme, then look for words in the grid related to that theme. Use the provided hints to help find these words.