Strands is here again today to boggle minds and keep fans pondering. In order to win, you will need to dig all the themed words out of the jumble of letters this New York Times game gives you.

If you are already familiar with the rules of how to play Strands, know that you have unlimited tries to get this right, even if it still sometimes feels like an insurmountable challenge. For anyone looking for a helping hand with this one, check out all the hints, spoilers, and more located in the article below.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #170 August 20, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue I Think We're Covered. It has seven items to find: one Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Each of the three sections below contains one clue to get you closer to the theme for today. Open them up by pressing the Read More button below each to see what's hiding inside.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

In each of the two sections below, you can find spoilers for words inside this puzzle game. Each one of these expandable sections has just a single word and its place in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete answer to the New York Times Games Strands is in the expandable section below. Click the Read More button to uncover all the themed words and a screenshot of what a completed puzzle looks like.

Today's Strands Explained

The explanation for how the clue, the theme, and the themed words all go together is in the section below. Check it out to better understand this minimalist 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