Strands has another challenging puzzle for word-search fans to ponder over. In this difficult themed puzzle, you will need to find seven different words hidden in the seemingly random grid of letters, all without overlapping any words and using all the letters available.

Even the rules of how to play Strands make it sound challenging, but actually trying to win one of these games can be incredibly hard, especially if you aren't familiar with the category. If you are stuck and don't want to use the in-game hint system, you can find all sorts of different kinds of hints in the article below.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #82 for May 24, 2024

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

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If this mobile puzzle game is too challenging for you today, check out the three sections below. Each has a single hint to help you get closer to the answer without spoiling any of the words hidden in the puzzle.

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 to get you closer to today's answer, check out the sections below. Each contains one spoiled word and its position inside the puzzle's grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The answer to this innovative puzzle game is located in the expandable section below. If you press the Read More button, you can see all four categories and the words in each.

Today's Strands Explained

Feeling a little lost with how all the pieces of this New York Times Games Strands puzzle all work together? Below is an explanation for how the Spangram, the themed words and clue come together in this 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

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