The NYT has introduced a new word game called Strands, joining the ranks of Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections.The theme of today's Strands game (#239) is 'Fall fun' with the spangram hint being 'ORCHARDS.'The clue words for today's game are PUMP, PLUS, AIDE, PAID, DIRE, and CHAMP.The answers for today's game (#239) include PUMPKINS, APPLES, MAZE, CIDER, DOUGHNUTS, HAYRIDES, and the spangram ORCHARDS.