Strands has a new 6x8 letter jumble filled with seemingly random letters and an oblique clue to help you sort them out. If you are stuck on this puzzle, you'll need more than just the rules of how to play Strands, you'll also need to know the words, the category, and might even need a little luck. If you are stuck on this difficult puzzle and need some help, this article is for you. Below, you can find general hints to the puzzle, some individual word spoilers, the entire answer to today's puzzle, and even an explanation for how the themed words and the clue go together.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #67 for May 9, 2024

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Today's clue is Tap to Play. There are seven things to find in this puzzle: one Spangram category and six themed words.

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New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you want some general hints for this PC puzzle game that don't spoil a whole word like the in-game hint system does, you can find those below. Each section contains just one hint, and they get more specific as you scroll down.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you are stuck on today's challenging puzzle, you can find spoilers for two of the words below. In each section there is only one word, along with its position inside the letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Just want the entire spoiler for today's New York Times Games Strands? In the expandable section below, you will find the Spangram and all the themed words along with their positions in the puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

Today's Spangram, themed words, and clue don't make sense? Check out the expandable section below for the full explanation of how they all come together.

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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The New York Times Company
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The New York Times Company
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Puzzle