NYT Strands today: clues, spangram, and solutions for Wednesday, May 7.

      Strands is a new daily puzzle introduced by the New York Times. This puzzle offers a more challenging version of the traditional word search, requiring a sharp eye to solve. Similar to Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands may prove difficult on certain days. It's perfectly fine to seek assistance when needed. If you're having trouble with today’s Strands puzzle, you can find the answers provided below.

      How to play Strands

      At the beginning of each Strands puzzle, your objective is to uncover the “theme words” concealed within the letter grid. You can manipulate the letters by dragging or tapping to form words; simply double-tap the final letter to confirm. When you identify the correct word, the letters will be highlighted in blue and become unselectable.

      If you discover a word that’s not a theme word, it still aids your progress! For every three non-theme words you find that have at least four letters, a hint will be granted — one letter from a theme word will be revealed, and you'll just need to unscramble it.

      Every letter in the grid contributes to spelling the theme words, with no overlaps. Each letter will be utilized exactly once.

      Each puzzle includes one “spangram,” which is a special theme word (or words) that aligns with the puzzle’s theme and spans across two opposite sides of the board. When you find the spangram, it will be highlighted in yellow.

      The aim is to complete the puzzle swiftly while minimizing the use of hints.

      Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

      Today's theme is “Training day.”

      Here's a hint that may assist you: clear the tracks.

      Today's Strand answers

      NYT

      Today's spangram

      To get you started, here’s the spangram which might help you determine the theme and solve the rest of the puzzle:

      ALLABOARD

      Today's Strands answers

      BOXCAR

      ENGINE

      FLATBED

      HOPPER

      GONDOLA

      CABOOSE

      Please enable Javascript to view this content.

      Jesse Lennox has been writing for Digital Trends for more than five years and has no intention of stopping. He covers a range of topics…

      NYT Spelling Bee: answers for Friday, May 10

      Are you a fan of New York Times' games? So are we, and Spelling Bee is one of our top choices. However, like any other NYT game — Wordle, Connections, Strands, and The Mini — we sometimes struggle to complete it.

      If you’re stuck on today’s Spelling Bee, we are here to help. Refer to the article below for a refresher on gameplay and a list of all the words you could potentially spell today.

      How to play Spelling Bee

      What’s new in May 2024: 7 games that you need to play this month

      May 2024 may initially seem like a weak month for gaming. The month’s marquee release is Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, a significant Xbox exclusive and sequel to a 2018 horror action game about a woman experiencing psychosis. Yet, if you enjoy innovative indie titles, this month might just deliver your top game of 2024. Developer Team Ninja has a strong indie lineup with INDIKA, Animal Well, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Crow Country, all presenting chilling experiences well ahead of Halloween.

      Meanwhile, those who aren't fans of horror games also have exciting titles to anticipate this month, including the revival of a GameCube classic and a Warner Bros. crossover fighting game. As we move into May 2024, here are the games that you should keep in mind, arranged in chronological order.

      INDIKA (May 2)

      Tribeca Games 2024 will feature 7 games and a Final Fantasy 7 panel

      The Tribeca Festival is set to return this June, showcasing official game selections and even a panel focused on gaming. This year’s selection includes promising indie titles, including a successor to the highly acclaimed Before Your Eyes from 2021. The event will also host a discussion regarding the development of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

      This year's Tribeca Fest will showcase seven games, some of which will be recognizable, as titles like Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure have previously featured in prominent livestreams. The lineup includes games from publishers such as Devolver Digital and Raw Fury. Here's the complete list.