The Strands puzzle for today is a weird one; instead of clue, word-search puzzle fans have been given a selection of emojis. It's unusual for the New York Times Games to make such a strange puzzle, so some might be confused as to how to solve this enigma.

But if you are stuck and don't want to use the in-game hint system, you can find other kinds of help in the article below. There are explanations for the puzzle, clues to the theme, and even some word spoilers if you want that kind of help with this challenging puzzle game.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #77 for May 19, 2024

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Today's Strands clue is ✨🔥🌹💀🤩👀💐. There are eight things to find in this puzzle: one Spangram category and seven themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you are already familiar with the rules of how to play Strands, but you are still in need of a little help, you can find it in the sections below. These three general clues will help you get closer to the theme of the puzzle and the words that go along with it.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you want something more substantial than a hint for this minimalist puzzle game, check out the two sections below. Each has one word that appears in the puzzle, along with where it is positioned.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Still stumped? If you want to see the full spoiler for today's New York Times Games Strands, look below. Inside the expandable section there, you can find the themed words, the Spangram, and each of their positions in the puzzle's letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

If you are hoping for an explanation of how the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words all go together, you're in luck. In the section below is how to put all those pieces together if you can't figure it out.

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
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WHERE TO PLAY

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