Strands has a whole new 6x8 grid filled with letters, and it contains eight whole words that you need to find to win. While this game might seem simple on its face, this puzzle game can feel impossible to complete alone.

If you are in need of help with the Strands for September 16, 2024, you can find all the help you need below. This article contains everything from general hints to the theme of today's puzzle all the way up to the full spoiler for it.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #197 September 16, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue What a Stud! There are eight total things to find, including the one Spangram category and the seven themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

For those who know how to play Strands, you know that the in-game clues give a lot away. If you don't want full words spoiled for you, you should check out the three sections below; each one contains a spoiler-free hint to 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

If a spoiler or two would help with this innovative puzzle game, check out the sections below. In them, you can find everything from hints to spoilers to category clues.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to this puzzle is located in the section below. Press the Read More button to peek at all the themed words, the Spangram, and where each of them belongs in the puzzle grid.

Today's Strands Explained

The explanation for this mobile puzzle game is in the section below. Open it up to see how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue 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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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