Strands is back with another challenging collection of seemingly random letters to find words in. You'll need to find several themed words in the jumble by using all the letters only once, but this game is a lot more challenging than the rules of how to play Strands might suggest; this game requires a lot of knowledge of the category — and a little bit of luck. If your luck has run out, however, you can find all the help you need to solve it in the article below, including spoilers, hints, and explanations for how the themed words and the clue go together.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #69 for May 11, 2024

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Today's clue is It's a Date! There are seven things to find in this puzzle: one Spangram category and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Searching for help that won't spoil this PC puzzle game's words? You can find three general hints, one in each of the three expandable sections below.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If spoilers for this game for puzzle lovers would help you out, you can find two of the words below. Each expandable section has one word and its position in the puzzle grid inside of it.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Looking for the full answer for this challenging puzzle game? You can find the complete answer in the expandable section below, including all the themed words, the Spangram, and their position in the puzzles.

Today's Strands Explained

If you want an explanation for how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue all fit together, check out the section below. Inside is everything you need to know about today's puzzle.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website available on almost any device with a browser.

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March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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