Need some assistance with NYT Strands today? Today's theme — "Open-and-shut case" — is really tough if you don't know the subject matter (as I don't!). Below, we've compiled some useful hints for Strands #268, as well as the answers, should it come to that. We'll start off with some clues, before building up to the full answer for Strands #268, so read on if you need a little help.
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Strands #268. Today's NYT Strands answer — Today's theme and hints The official theme for NYT Strands #268 is..
. "Over-and-shut case". And here's an unofficial hint from me: "A useful carry-all".
If you're still in the dark, here are some useful words to give you those valuable clue tokens: Still struggling? The spangram will give you a hint about the connection word. Today, it starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'. Scroll down to find out what it is.
.. It's HANDBAGS.
Today's Strands answers So, what are today's Strands answers for game #268? Drumroll, please...
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and the spangram was HANDBAGS. Strands #268 “Open-and-shut case” 💡🔵💡🔵 💡🔵🟡🔵 🔵🔵 Hi Strands fans. If you don't know fashion or wear a handbag, you'll really struggle today, as I did.
I used no fewer than three clues, and for the final word, I was just joining letters until something worked. I really didn't enjoy it! So let's get this painful revisiting of the puzzle over with. As mentioned above, I had to use three clues, which revealed TOTE, BARREL and BUCKET.
I knew these.