Strands has yet another letter grid to try to sift through in order to find a selection of themed words. If you enjoy the daily puzzles from the New York Times Games, but you are stuck on this one in particular, you aren't alone. This is a difficult one that calls for some hints.

To win today, you will need to know more than just how to play Strands; you'll also need to know all about the theme without knowing what it is first, and you'll need to be able to think outside the box. Thankfully, this article is here to help anyone who needs it.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #139 for July 20, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue A Seat At the Table. There are eight things to find: one Spangram and seven themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you want some general hints that won't give away any of the words in the puzzle, you can find some below. Each section has just one general clue to help you get closer to the theme for today.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Would a couple of spoilers help you solve the New York Times Games Strands? You can find two spoiled words and their locations in the two section below.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you are still stuck on this minimalist puzzle game, the full answer is in the section below. Press the Read More button to see all the themed words and their positions in the letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't get the puzzle? The explanation for this free PC puzzle game is in the section below.

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