Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Aug 13's puzzle
Strands Theme of Aug 13 is:
Think of a single word for someone who is passionate and often stirs up trouble or excitement, spanning from one side of the board to the other.
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Today's theme 'Coming in hot' touches upon descriptions of extreme intensity or fervor. It suggests things that are not just warm, but radiating a powerful, overwhelming energy.
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Strands answer for Coming in hot are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!
Strands is a free daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Each day, you get a theme and a letter grid where you must find hidden words. Like Wordle and Connections, it refreshes at midnight with a new puzzle.
You get a 6×8 grid of letters. Find all theme words plus the "spangram" that spans the grid and reveals the theme. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint.
This Strands Hint points toward a collection of words that represent extreme levels of enthusiasm and energy. You are looking for descriptors that define a high-energy or high-temperature state of being. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The difficulty lies in distinguishing between physical heat and emotional intensity, as the words blend these two concepts seamlessly. By focusing on synonyms for 'extreme,' you'll start to see the patterns emerge in the grid. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today connects two opposite sides of the puzzle, acting as a bridge for all the intense adjectives found in the grid. It perfectly encapsulates the 'hot' nature of the theme. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus your search on formal adjectives that describe powerful feelings or extreme conditions. If a word sounds like it belongs in a passionate speech or a scorching environment, it likely fits the theme. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
