Strands has yet another puzzle today for players to try and solve, and the theme is rather tricky. In order to win, you need to find a handful of themed words that are secret while using every single letter in the letter grid just once.

If you already know how to play Strands and are simply looking for some clues for today's puzzle, you have come to the right place. Below, you can find everything from general hints to the full answer to today's puzzle if you want. Each hint and answer is hidden until you select the "Read More" prompt, so you need not worry about spoiling the solution for yourself.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #198 September 17, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today offers players "On the Rebound" as a clue. There are only six total items to find, including the Spangram and the five themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

In each of the three sections below, you can find a single, spoiler-free clue to help you get closer to the theme of this minimalist puzzle game. As stated earlier, players can click the "Read More" button below each one to open it up and view the hint.

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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If a couple of spoiled words would help, but you don't feel like finding non-themed words in the puzzle to save up for a hint, check out the two sections below. Each one features just one themed word along with a screenshot of where it goes in the puzzle.

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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to today's New York Times Games Strands can be found in the section below. Open it up to see all the themed words, the Spangram, and where each belongs in the puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

If you are looking for an explanation of how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue go together, check out the expandable section below. It should provide some context regarding what the 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.

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Strands
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March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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