The New York Times Games Strands has a whole new puzzle today. If you are stuck on this puzzle, you aren't alone; while today's theme is pretty straight forward but some of the themed words are pretty hard.

If you already know how to play Strands and need help, you can find everything you need to solve this in the article below. There are general hints, word spoilers, the answer, and even an explanation for how the clue and the theme go together.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #210 September 29, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Weed 'em and Reap. There are seven things to find, including the Spangram and the six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you are looking for some spoiler-free hints for this minimalist puzzle game, check out the three expandable sections below. Each holds a single hint that get more explicit as you go down the article.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If a spoiler or two would help, but you don't feel like saving up for hints with non-themed words, here are two spoilers below. Open up the sections to see the word and where it goes in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The answer to this challenging puzzle game is in the section below. If you open it up, you'll see the Spangram, the themed words, and a screenshot of where they all go in the letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

If you don't get this puzzle, no worries. The section below contains an explanation for how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue fit together in this innovative puzzle game.

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