Strands has a letter grid filled with seemingly-random letters. Inside this grid are hidden seven themed words that are all secret, and you have to guess them all with just one vague clue.
It's pretty easy to get stuck on this one, even if you know the rules of how to play Strands well. The theme is a very specific thing, and you might be looking for help. This article is here to help with that with hints, spoilers, and a whole lot more below.
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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #235 October 24, 2024
The Strands puzzle for today has seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words. It has the clue My Cup of Tea.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you want some general hints for today's Strands puzzle, you can find three below. Each expandable section contains just one general hint that has none of the answers inside. They will just point you in the right direction for figuring out the theme.
General Hint 1
General Hint 2
General Hint 3
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands
There are two spoilers for this mind-boggling puzzle game, one in each of the sections below. Each has just one spoiled word and a screenshot of where that word goes.
Spoiler 1
Spoiler 2
The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
If you want to see the full answer for this puzzle game, you can open up the expandable section below. Inside are all the themed words and a screenshot of where they all go in the puzzle's letter grid.
Today's Strands Explained
If you are confused after completing this browser puzzle game, check out the section below. Inside will be a breakdown of what the clue and themed words have in common.
Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website available on almost any device with a browser.