Strands has a whole new grid of seemingly-random letters to search through for eight new themed words. If you are stuck on this puzzle but don't like to use the in-game hint system, this article has got you covered.

This puzzle is challenging enough that just knowing the rules of how to play Strands is not enough. You'll also need a very good understanding of the subject without knowing what it is first, and you might still get stuck. If you are looking for hints, you can find some helpful tips in the article below.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #103 for June 14, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Take a Load Off! It has one Spangram and seven themed words to find, making a total of eight items in the puzzle.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you want some clues for this minimalist puzzle game that don't spoil whole words, you'll need to avoid the in-game hint system. So here are three helpful, spoiler-free hints to help you on your way to a win.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you are looking for a spoiler or two for this mobile-friendly puzzle game, check out the sections below. Each one contains a single spoiled word and its position in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you want to see the full answer for this New York Times GamesStrands puzzle, you can see it in the expandable section below. It will contain the themed words and their locations in the puzzle's letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

Looking for an explanation of how the clue, the themed words, and the Spangram all work together? Check out the section below for the answer.

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

Platform(s)
Web Browser
Released
March 4, 2024
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
Genre(s)
Puzzle