Strands has a whole new puzzle today, and it's a doozy. There are eight hidden words that all share a theme, but the puzzle doesn't share any of those things with you; you have to figure them out from just one single clue.

If this task seems insurmountable today, this article is here to help you. It is designed for people who already know how to play Strands and are looking for some hints for today's puzzle specifically. So keep scrolling for all the help you need to win this one.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #249 November 7, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Extremely Online. There are eight things to find: one Spangram category and seven themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If a hint for this challenging puzzle game's theme would help, check out the three sections below. They are spoiler-free hints to help you figure out the category all the words are in.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Need a spoiler but don't want to work for an in-game hint? Each of the two sections below contain just one themed word and a screenshot of where that word goes in the puzzle's letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to the New York Times Games Strands is located in the section below. Click the Read More button to see the whole answer including the themed words and a screenshot of where they all go.

Today's Strands Explained

If you want an explanation for this mobile-friendly puzzle game, check out the expandable section below. It contains a breakdown of how the theme and the clue go together and 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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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