Strands has yet another challenge for word-search fans today. In the 6x8 grid of letters, there are six words hidden that you will need to find in order to win. But it can be a difficult puzzle game, even with the built-in hint system.

If you already know how to play Strands, and you are stuck on this one, you can find hints below. In this article, there are general clues, word spoilers, an explanation for how the themed words and the clue match up, and even the full answer if you want to see it.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #125 for July 6, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue By the Yard. There are six total items to find, including one Spangram and five themed items.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Three clues for this PC puzzle game can be found in the sections below. These won't spoil any of the words in the puzzle, but they will help you get closer to the theme.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

In the two sections below, you can find one spoiled word along with its position in the puzzle. If you want to see one or both of these, press the Read More buttons underneath each one.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you just want to see the full answer for this challenging puzzle game, you can open up the expandable section below. Inside, you can find all the themed words and each of their locations in the letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

The full explanation for the New York Times Games Strands is located in the expandable section below. Open it up to see how the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words 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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March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
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The New York Times Company
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Web Browser
Genre(s)
Puzzle