Strands has a whole new letter grid to attempt to find some mystery words inside of. If you like challenges and word-search puzzles, this is the one for you. This daily word puzzle game has a whole new grid every day for fans to try out.

But these puzzles can get really difficult. Today's puzzle is no exception, so if you already know how to play Strands and can't figure out today's jumble, you have found the right article to help you. Below, you can find general hints to the theme, some spoilers, and even the answer if you want to see it.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #131 for July 12, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has seven items to find, including one Spangram and six themed words. It has the clue Auto Suggestion.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

There are a handful of hints in the three sections below. You can find one little hint in each section for this browser-based puzzle game, so just uncover the number you need.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you want to see a word or two for today's New York Times Games Strands, there are two words below. In each section is just one word and its location in the puzzle's letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you are looking for the full answer for this puzzle game, check out the expandable section below. It has the Spangram, all the themed words, and their locations in the puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

If you are looking for an explanation for today's Strands, you can find it below. Press the Read More buttons to see the whole explanation for how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue all go together.

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