If today’s Strands puzzle has you spinning in circles, don’t worry—we’ve got your back! NYT Strands continues to challenge and delight word puzzle enthusiasts, and today’s puzzle #271 is no exception. Themed around rotations, revolutions, and spins, this one will put your imagination to work. Let’s break it down with hints, answers, and the Spangram for December 18, 2024.
Today’s Strands Theme:
The theme for today’s Strands is: You say you want a revolution. If it spins, turns, or rotates, it might just belong in today’s grid.
NYT Strands Hint for Today:
The Spangram for today’s puzzle refers to: A bowler in cricket who throws the ball with a spinning action.
To help you further, here are some hints for specific theme words:
- A toy made to spin in the wind; starts with the letter “P” and ends with “L.”
- A graceful female dancer in classical ballet; starts with the letter “B” and ends with “A.”
- A planet that rotates on its axis as it orbits the Sun; starts with the letter “E” and ends with “H.”
These should get the gears turning!
Spangram Position: Vertical or Horizontal?
Today’s Spangram takes a vertical position, so keep your eyes on those up-and-down connections.
- First letter: Column 3, Row 8
- Last letter: Column 2, Row 1
Today’s Spangram Answer:
The Spangram for today’s Strands #271 is: SPINNERS. This perfectly captures the essence of the theme, tying together a range of objects and actions that involve spinning.
Today’s Strands Answers:
Here are all the answers for NYT Strands on December 18, 2024:
- DRYER: An appliance that spins to dry clothes.
- EARTH: A planet spinning on its axis.
- TIRES: Wheels on vehicles that rotate to move forward.
- FOOTBALL: A sport where the ball often spins in a spiral.
- PINWHEEL: A toy that spins when caught in the wind.
- BALLERINA: A dancer known for graceful pirouettes.
Reflecting on Today’s Puzzle:
Today’s puzzle showcased an elegant theme centered around spinning, with a mix of everyday objects and creative concepts. Finding EARTH and TIRES early on helped frame the theme for me, and once SPINNERS was clear, the remaining words followed smoothly. The inclusion of a word like BALLERINA added a unique touch to the list, bringing art into a puzzle primarily about physics and movement.
While not overly challenging, the puzzle had enough twists to keep things interesting. Whether you’re a seasoned Strands solver or a newcomer, today’s puzzle surely added a little spin to your day!
Conclusion:
Today’s NYT Strands puzzle was a delightful mix of words that spin, rotate, and twirl, bringing together elements of movement and grace. If you found the Spangram early, you probably breezed through the rest, but if not, the hints above should help you connect the dots.
Check back tomorrow for another themed challenge, and keep enjoying the innovative wordplay of NYT Strands!