Strands is a daily word puzzle game that presents you with a massive grid of random letters. And you have to find a whole bunch of hidden words inside it while using up all the letters just one time. All of these words are themed, but the game doesn't give you any of the words or the theme; instead, you get one single clue.

If you already know how to play Strands, but you are stuck on today's, check out the sections below. Each one contains a different kind of hint, helpful tip, or spoiler to get you through this puzzle with a win.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #255 November 13, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue We're Walking. There are seven items to find: the Spangram and six different themed words as well.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

In each of the three sections below, you can find general, spoiler-free hints for this free-to-play PC game. None of them will ruin any of the answers to today's puzzle, unlike the in-game hints.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Each of the two sections below contains just one spoiled word and a screenshot of where it belongs in the puzzle's grid. If you are stuck and in need of more help to solve this minimalist puzzle game, open them up and peek at the words inside.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If the answer for this puzzle game is what you want to see, check out the section below. Inside are all the themed words and a screenshot of where to put each one.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't get this challenging puzzle today? Check out the section below for a full breakdown of how the clue, the themed words, and the theme all go 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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Strands
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Released
March 4, 2024
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Platform(s)
Web Browser
Genre(s)
Puzzle