Find themed word groups hidden in a letter grid — a daily word hunt
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The most elegant of the NYT daily puzzle suite — the Spangram mechanic gives every solve a satisfying reveal moment that Wordle and Connections lack. Ideal for players who enjoy word search but want thematic depth.
The Spangram is a special word or phrase that spans the entire grid — its letter path must touch both the left and right sides (or top and bottom). It describes the puzzle's theme and is highlighted in yellow when found.
No. Every letter in the grid is used exactly once across all theme words and the Spangram combined. Finding one word removes those letters from consideration, which progressively simplifies the remaining search.
Finding a theme word earns one hint. Using a hint highlights three letters on the grid that are part of a theme word — it does not reveal the whole word, just confirms that three specific letters belong together in a solution.