Strands has a whole new challenge for you today if you want to take it on. In order to complete this game, you need to find out not only the theme for today, but also all seven themed words as well.

If the rules of Strands make this puzzle sound a bit too hard, the puzzle itself today is even more challenging, especially if you aren't familiar with the theme. If you need help, this article is here to assist you.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #271 November 29, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Give Me A Break. There are eight total things to find in the puzzle: the Spangram category and seven themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you just want a little, spoiler-free hint for this free-to-play puzzle game, you can find three hints below. None of them contain any of the answers for today's puzzle.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Each of the sections below has a spoiler for you to check out. If you want to see a whole spoiled word but aren't interested in saving up for an in-game hint, these are perfect for you.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you want the full answer for today's puzzle, this section is for you. You can find all the themed words and a screenshot of the puzzle completed in the section below so you can see where all those themed words belong in this New York Times Games puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

The section below is an explanation of this innovative puzzle game. If you are confused by the theme, you can find a breakdown of how it goes with the themed words and the clue 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
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