Strands has yet another challenge for fans today. Not only will you have to figure out the category from the one little clue it gives, but you also have to use up every single letter, only once, that appears in the letter grid.

If you are stuck on the October 6 puzzle, you might be searching for help. This article contains all sorts of helpful hints, spoilers, and everything else you need to solve this one except for a breakdown of the rules of how to play Strands.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #217 November 6, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Got Any Bleu Cheese? There are seven things to find including the Spangram and the six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you are stuck on this puzzle but don't to use the in-game hints, check out the sections below. Each one contains a little hint that won't ruin any of the words, but it will get you 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

Below are two spoilers for today's New York Times Games Strands. Inside each is one spoiled word and a screenshot of where it belongs in this mobile puzzle game.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to today's New York Times Strands is in the section below. If you open it up, you will see all the themed words and a screenshot of where they all go in a completed puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

Still confused about the answers to this PC puzzle game? In the section below is a full explanation of how the clue, the Spangram, and all the themed words are related to one another.

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