Strands has another difficult puzzle to check out today. If you are stuck on this one, it's no wonder; today's puzzle is one of the more challenging ones that the New York Times has come up with.

If you want some help with today's puzzle and already know how to play Strands, you can find everything you need to know below. This article contains everything you need, including general hints, spoilers, and even the full answer at the bottom.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #323 January 20, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Curiouser and Curiouser! There are six things to find in this puzzle: a Spangram and five themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need a hint, but don't want to spoil any of the words for this mobile puzzle game? The three sections below have some helpful tips that won't ruin any of the words from today's puzzle.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

The two sections below have one single spoiled word and a screenshot of where it goes in the letter grid inside. Open them up with the Read More button below each one to see what's hiding inside.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you want to see the whole answer to the New York Times Strands for today, look inside the expandable section below with the Read More button under it. Inside will be the full spoiler, including all the themed words and where they go in the puzzle grid.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't get this puzzle game even after completing it? You can find an explanation for this puzzle in the section below; it is a breakdown of how the themed words, the Spangram, and the clue all fit together in perfect harmony.

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