NYT Strands for today: clues, spangram, and solutions for Tuesday, March 4.

      Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. It offers a more challenging twist on the traditional word search, requiring sharp observation to complete it. Similar to Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be tricky on some days. There's nothing wrong with seeking a little assistance occasionally. If you're having trouble and need the answers for today’s Strands puzzle, you can find the solution below.

      How to play Strands:

      Each Strands puzzle begins with the objective of locating the “theme words” concealed within the letter grid. You can manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to form words; double-tap the last letter to confirm your choice. When you identify a correct word, those letters will be highlighted in blue and become unselectable.

      If you discover a word that is not a theme word, it can still be beneficial! For every three non-theme words you find that are four letters or longer, you’ll receive a hint — one of the letters from a theme word will be revealed, and you'll need to unscramble it.

      Every letter in the grid contributes to the theme words, and none of them overlap. Each letter will be used only once.

      Each puzzle features one “spangram,” a special theme word (or words) that encapsulate the puzzle’s theme and connects two opposite sides of the board. When you locate the spangram, it will be highlighted in yellow.

      The aim is to finish the puzzle quickly without relying too heavily on hints.

      Hint for today’s Strands puzzle:

      Today’s theme is “It’s our game-iversary!”

      Here’s a hint that might guide you: What are you playing?

      Today's Strands answers:

      NYT

      Today’s spangram:

      To assist you in figuring out the theme and to solve the remainder of the puzzle on your own, here’s the spangram: STRANDS

      Today's Strands answers:

      RIBBON

      TENDRIL

      WISP

      FILAMENT

      CURL

      THREAD

      STRING

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      You can get Death Stranding for free right now on PC. Here’s how:

      Death Stranding is currently being offered for free on PC through the Epic Games Store. Players have until May 25 to claim their copy before another surprise game becomes available for free.

      The Epic Games Store has a longstanding tradition of giving away free games. Just last month, copies of Dying Light: Enhanced Edition were available for free over the Easter weekend. Death Stranding, which typically sells for $30 on the Epic Games Store, is a significant free offer, so be sure to claim your copy while you can.

      Resident Evil 4 lock codes: how to solve the Village Chief’s Manor combination lock puzzles:

      In Resident Evil 4, the existence of viruses and parasites that transform ordinary people into crazed zombies is not the only thing that sets it apart from our reality. In this realm, most homes and buildings are secured not just with simple locks but through obscure puzzles, such as those found early on when reaching the Village Chief's Manor. This small house has two main obstacles that prevent you from progressing towards your goal of finding the president's daughter. While there’s a clue to the first puzzle, it can be somewhat cryptic and easy to overlook, while the second puzzle is even less clear regarding what you are supposed to do. Don’t let these early puzzles confuse you for too long — use our assistance to solve the Village Chief's Manor puzzles in Resident Evil 4.

      How to solve the cabinet lock puzzle:

      Upon entering the manor and dealing with a single enemy in the bathroom, the first puzzle to tackle is located on the ground floor. At the back of the house, down the hall with a Red Herb, there is a large cabinet. The lock has three symbols you need to align correctly to open it, which include representations of things like wheat, animals, babies, and birds. You won't be able to guess this puzzle, so you need to head to the second floor and examine a book on a table in the hallway. This document, titled "Illuminados 4:3," contains the solution. The crucial part is the middle paragraph with the highlighted text that states: "The old farmer, his finest crop./ The Slight swineherd, his stoutest pig./ The beggarly grandam, her own beloved babe."

      Resident Evil 4 gets the remake treatment next March:

      During today’s PlayStation State of Play presentation, Capcom announced the Resident Evil 4 remake, set to release on March 23, 2023. The game will also feature content for PlayStation VR2.

      It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The title will not be exclusive to