Strands is here to bend your mind and give you a big challenge to start your day. In order to win, you will need to figure out the theme from the one clue you get and find all seven words in the letter grid that match that theme.
To win this game, you will need to know more than just the rules of how to play Strands; you will also need to know something about the theme and all the words without knowing what they are. If you need help, this article is here to help you out.
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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #288 December 16, 2024
The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Crossed Words. There are seven total items to find: a Spangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Searching for some help but don’t want spoilers for this minimalist puzzle game? You can find three, spoiler-free clues in the sections below to help you get closer to the answer without ruining any of the answers.
General Hint 1
General Hint 2
General Hint 3
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If you want a spoiler or two for today’s puzzle, you can find some in the sections below. Each one has just one spoiled word and a screenshot of where it goes in the letter grid.
Spoiler 1
Spoiler 2
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The full answer to this puzzle game can be found in the section below. Inside the expandable section below are all the themed words and a screenshot of where to put them.
Today’s Strands Explained
A full explanation for this browser game can be found in the section below. There, you can see how the theme, the themed words, and the clue all go together.
Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website available on almost any device with a browser.
- Platform(s)
- Web Browser
- Released
- March 4, 2024
- Developer(s)
- The New York Times Company
- Publisher(s)
- The New York Times Company