Strands has another challenging word search puzzle for fans today. The 6x8 grid is filled up with nine hidden theme words, and you need to find them all while using every single letter in the grid only once.

If you are familiar with the rules of how to play Strands, you know that it has a built-in hint system. But since that spoils entire words in the puzzle, you might be searching for a different kind of help. Lucky for you, there is plenty such hints below.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #187 September 6, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Just Right. There are eight themed words and a Spangram, making a total of nine items to find.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

In the three expandable sections below, you can find general hints to help you get closer to the theme for today. Each one contains just one hint and none of the answers for this challenging puzzle game.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

There are two spoilers below for words in the puzzle. Each one of the two sections contains a themed word along with a screenshot of its position in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you are looking for the full answer to the New York Times Games Strands for puzzle number 187 for September 6, 2024, you can find it in the section below. Open it up to see all the words and a screenshot of a completed puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

If you don't understand how all the pieces of this innovative puzzle game are connected, check out the expandable section below. It contains a full explanation for how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue all work harmoniously 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