Every day, the New York Times Games presents word puzzle fans with a new Strands grid of jumbled letters. And every day, you need to search out all the hidden words inside of it. While some can dig out all eight words without a hitch, some players might need a little bit more help. If you already know the rules of how to play Strands, and you're looking for more specific help with this puzzle, you can find all manner of hints below. There are general clues, an explanation of how the themed words and clue go together, and even spoilers.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #54 for April 26, 2024

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This puzzle has seven themed words and a Spangram hidden in the letter jumble, making eight total things to find. The clue to the theme is Staff Members.

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New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you find this puzzle game impossible, you might be out looking for some helpful hints. You can find one spoiler-free clue in each of the expandable sections below.

General Hint 1

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General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Looking for even more help? In the two expandable sections below, you can find one word from this New York Times game and its position in the letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete answer to this PC-friendly puzzle game is in the expandable section below. Press the Read More button if you want the whole puzzle spoiled for you.

Today's Strands Explained

Stuck on how everything works together? In the expandable section below, you can get a full explanation for how the Spangram, the clue, and the themed words all word in harmony.

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

DIGITAL
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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