The New York Times’ Strands is an exciting word search puzzle game with a fun twist. It challenges players to find hidden words within a grid of jumbled letters. The twist lies in the unique way words can be formed: they can be connected horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and even change direction mid-word.

The ultimate goal in Strands is to discover a special word or phrase, known as the spangram, that connects all the theme words and spans across the entire grid. If you’re struggling with today’s Strands puzzle, this article is for you.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #250 November 8, 2024

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #250 November 8, 2024

The theme for today’s Strands is a bunch of emojis representing hand gestures. You have to find nine words, out of which one is the spangram and the rest are themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you need a hint to help you solve today's Strands puzzle, check out the sections below. These clues can help you figure out all the themed words for the day.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you're looking for a direct spoiler without relying on in-game hints, the following sections will reveal two themed words and their exact locations in the puzzle grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you’re still having a hard time with today’s Strands puzzle, the complete answer is given in the section below. Hit the “Read More” button to view the full answer, along with the spangram.

Today's Strands Explained

If you still haven’t figured it out and would like an explanation of today’s theme and spangram, check out the section below. It provides a breakdown of the logic behind the theme and clues.

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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March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
Platform(s)
Web Browser
Genre(s)
Puzzle