NYT Strands Today - Hint for "Crossed words", Spangram and Answer of Dec 16 - Strands Today
Here's the answer and solution for NYT Strands #288- Crossed words
NYT Strands is a captivating word puzzle game where players connect letters to form words based on a given theme. This game challenges your vocabulary and pattern recognition skills. You can find today's Strands Hint on the Strands Today website https://strands.today/.
What Are Today's NYT Strands hints for "Crossed words"?
let me show you the hints for Dec 16's NYT Strands puzzle below.
Today's NYT Strands hint #1 - Theme
Crossed words
Today's theme in NYT Strands is 'Crossed Words,' focusing on words that combine elements from two different words to create something new and unique.
Today's NYT Strands hint #2 - hint for Spangram
- spangram begin with: PORT
- spangram hint: The spangram for today is a concept that represents the blending or fusion of two distinct entities, often resulting in a new and innovative idea or term.
Today's NYT Strands hint #3 - Spangram Word
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Strands today!

- today's spangram word is: PORTMANTEAUX
Today's NYT Strands hint #4 - hint for theme words
The clues for today's Strands include words that are perfect examples of blending two different things, such as combining 'brunch' from breakfast and lunch. Each clue represents a creative mashup of elements.
here are the first three letters of each today's theme word:
- ANK
- ATH
- BRU
- SMO
- SPO
- ZOR
Today's NYT Strands hint #5 - the Answer
Here is the full list of theme words:
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Strands today!

- ANKLET
- ATHLEISURE
- BRUNCH
- SMOG
- SPORK
- ZORSE