Strands has a whole new puzzle for fans to ponder over. In order to solve this one, you will need to dig out all the themed words from the letter grid without knowing what they are. And you have only one hint: the clue provided by the NYT in the puzzle.

Today's clue and themed words can be pretty challenging, even if you know the rules of how to play Strands well and have played quite a bit.. If you are stuck, you can find all sorts of hints and spoilers in the article below. There are general hints, spoilers to individual words, and even an explanation for how everything goes together.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #209 September 28, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue FeelingGood. There are six things to find, including the Spangram and the five themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

In this free-to-play puzzle game, you can get some spoilers by using the hint button, but if you want clues that won't spoil words, you can find three below. Open them up to see a quick hint that will get you closer to the theme.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you want to see a spoiler or two, you can find them below. Each section here has just one spoiled word and a screenshot of where it goes in this New York Times game.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to this Strands puzzle is in the section below. Open up the expandable section to see all the themed words and a screenshot of a completed version of this puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

If this mobile puzzle game similar to Wordle has confused you, check out the section below. In it, you will find how the Spangram, the clue, and the words 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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March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
Platform(s)
Web Browser
Genre(s)
Puzzle