Strands has a whole new puzzle for word-search fans to attempt to complete. While learning how to play Strands is pretty simple, actually winning this game can be incredibly challenging. If you don't like using the in-game hint system, you can find different kinds of help below.

The article contains everything you need to win today. You can find general hints, spoilers, and even the full answer to this challenging puzzle game. No matter what you need to win, you can find it below.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #84 for May 26, 2024

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The puzzle contains eight words to find; this includes the seven themed words and the one category known as the Spangram. The hint for today's puzzle is Beyond Nashville.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Searching for some hints that won't ruin any of the themed words for you in this minimalist puzzle game? You can find three general hints for today's puzzle in the expandable sections below.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you want to see two of the words from today's puzzle along with their positions in the letter grid, you can find them in the sections below. Check them both out to get more information about this challenging puzzle game.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete answer to today's New York Times Games Strands can be found below. Inside, all the themed words and their locations in the grid will be revealed.

Today's Strands Explained

Still don't get the puzzle? In the expandable section below, you can find a complete explanation of how the themed words, the Spangram category, and how the clue and words all fit together to make sense.

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

DIGITAL
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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