Strands has another grid of seemingly random letters to search for words inside of. Today's puzzle contains six words and one Spangram, each well hidden in the 6x8 letter grid. Even if you are very familiar with how to play Strands, you still might find yourself stuck in this word search game. If you are lost and don't want to use the in-game hint system, you can find a variety of hints for this daily word game in the article below.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #44 for April 16, 2024

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This puzzle game today has one clue: On the Grid. There are seven total hidden words: one category Spangram and six hidden themed words.

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New York Times Games Strands Clues

Searching for some hints to help you with this relaxing puzzle game today? You can find general hints below that won't spoil any of the themed words or the Spangram.

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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If a word or two would help you out, you can find some in the sections below. Each section has just one word as well as its location inside the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to today's Strands puzzle game can be found in the expandable section below. In it, you'll find the words and Spangram as well as the location of the words inside the grid of letters.

Today's Strands Explained

If this browser-based game is confusing you, check out the section below. It will tell you all about how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue all go together in today's New York Times Games Strands.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website available on almost any device with a browser.

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Strands
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Released
March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
Platform(s)
Web Browser
Genre(s)
Puzzle