Today’s NYT Strands puzzle casts a line with the theme “Gone fishing” and if that reminds you of lazy afternoons by a lake, you’re right on track. This puzzle reels in every word related to angling, gear, and the quiet patience of the fishing experience. Whether you’re an avid angler or a landlubber just looking for answers, today’s puzzle is full of aquatic charm. Below, you’ll find hints, the spangram position, today’s full word list, and our reflections.
Today’s Strands Theme:
Today’s Strands Theme is Gone fishing
NYT Strands Hint for Today:
Spangram clue: A container with multiple compartments designed to store small fishing equipment.
Still stuck? Try these hints to get going:
- Hint #1: A buoyant fishing device, made of cork, plastic, or foam, used to suspend the bait at a specific depth.
- Hint #2: A weight that is attached to a fishing net to keep it submerged in the water.
Strands Spangram Position: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?
Today’s spangram direction is mostly HORIZONTAL.
- First letter: Row 2, Column 1
- Last letter: Row 2, Column 10
Today’s Strands Spangram Answer:
Today’s Strands Spangram Answer is TackleBox
Today’s Strands Answers:
Here are all the theme words featured in today’s puzzle:
- HOOK
- LINE
- SWIVEL
- LURE
- REEL
- SINKER
- SCALE
- BOBBER

Reflections on Today’s Puzzle:
This puzzle was a clever mix of the outdoors and wordplay. The initial finds like HOOK and LINE hinted at a fishing trip, but it was the discovery of items like SWIVEL and SINKER that truly fleshed out the theme. Once TackleBox appeared, it all fell into place each word like a separate piece of a fisherman’s toolkit. This puzzle felt less like a sprint and more like a calm afternoon, where methodically working through each word felt just right.
Conclusion:
Today’s Strands puzzle was a reel delight (pun intended), perfect for those who enjoy both word games and outdoor adventures. Whether you netted all the words or needed a little nudge with hints, the journey through this fishing-themed grid was satisfying. Tell us how you did, and cast your line again tomorrow for a brand-new word hunt!