Strands has a whole new letter jumble to find words inside of today. This puzzle is not the most challenging one the New York Times Games has ever come up with, but it isn't easy either. If you already know how to play Strands, but you still need help, this article is for you. Here, you can find general clues to the whole puzzle, individual word spoilers, the entire answer to the puzzle, and even an explanation for how the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words all go together. No matter what kind of help you need, you can find it below.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #61 for May 3, 2024

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There are seven items to find in this letter jumble: one Spangram and six themed words. A Shade Envious? Is the clue.

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New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you want a general hint for the Strands puzzle that won't spoil any words, check out the three hints below. There is one in each of the expandable sections to help you get closer to the answer to this challenging puzzle.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Still stumped? The two sections below each have one word spoiler inside along with its position in the puzzle. Check them out if you want to see some helpful spoilers.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Looking for the full answer to today's New York Times Games Strands? You can find all seven words and their positions in the letter grid in the expandable section below.

Today's Strands Explained

If this relaxing video game doesn't all add up right to you, check out the expandable section below. Inside, you can find an explanation of the clue, the Spangram, and all the themed words.

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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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