Strands is a short, daily word puzzle game from the puzzle experts over at the New York Times Games. Every day, the team gives you a grid of random letters, and there are several, secret themed words hidden inside.
While the rules of Strands do allow for an in-game hint system, there are many reasons why you might not like it. So this article is here to help you with general clues, helpful tips, spoilers, and more.
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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #314 January 11, 2025
The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Say When…. There are eight things to find, including the Spangram and the seven themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If a non-spoiler hint toward the theme is what you want for this minimalist puzzle game, you can find three below. The first hint is very general, and they 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 is what you need to solve this puzzle game, but you don’t want to save up for any in-game hints, you can find spoilers in the section below. Each one contains just one spoiled word and a screenshot of where to put it.
Spoiler 1
Spoiler 2
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
In the section below, you can find the full answer for the New York Times Games Strands. Open it up to see all the words that go in the letter grid and a screenshot of where all of them can be found.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you want a full explanation for this puzzle, check out the section below. Inside will be a breakdown of how the clue, the theme, and the themed words all fit together.
Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website available on almost any device with a browser.
- Platform(s)
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Web Browser
- Released
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March 4, 2024
- Developer(s)
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The New York Times Company
- Publisher(s)
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The New York Times Company