Strands has a whole new challenging puzzle to try to contend with today. While the theme for puzzle number 162 isn't too hard, spelling and thinking up some of the themed words is the hard part. If you're stuck, you aren't alone.

If a couple of hints would help you on your journey to complete this browser-based puzzle game, you can find everything you need below. This guide has a bunch of hints, spoilers, and the full answer as well.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #162 August 12, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Everybody Cut Footloose! It has seven items to find: six themed words and a Spangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

According to the rules of Strands, the only in-game clues give away entire words. If you don't want to see any spoilers but would rather see just a few nudges to get you closer to the theme, check out the three sections below.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If a spoiled word or two would help, but you don't want to take the time to look for non-themed words in the puzzle to earn your hints, check out the sections below. Each contains just one of the words from today's puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Want to see the full spoiler for the Strands puzzle number 162 for August 12? In the expandable section below are all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of where all these words belong in this New York Times Games puzzle game.

Today's Strands Explained

Today's Strands can be a difficult puzzle to get. If you completed it and still don't get it, the expandable section below contains a full explanation for how the themed words, the Spangram, and the clue all fit together in this difficult puzzle game.

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
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Platform(s)
Web Browser
Genre(s)
Puzzle