Strands, the newest word game from The New York Times, offers a challenging yet entertaining experience for players. Today’s theme revolves around “On auto”, with clue words like RULER, ROPE, SIDE, HIDE, DRAG, BURN. The spangram hint pertains to “Vehicle parts”, touching the right and left sides of the board. The answers for today’s game include DOOR, HOOD, TRUNK, MIRROR, BUMPER, GRILLE, WINDSHIELD, and the spangram solution is “CAR BODY.” This game serves as a fun way to start the first weekend of 2025 by identifying car components that can be costly to repair after accidents. Share your performance and experiences with the game via email. For more word-based fun, explore other NYT games like Connections and Quordle. Strands, following Wordle’s success, is now a full-fledged addition to the NYT Games lineup and can be played on desktop or mobile devices. For tips on mastering Strands, refer to the comprehensive guide available for players.