Strands has a new word puzzle with a new theme and six challenging words. Unfortunately for many, the theme is pretty specific; if you don't know a whole lot about this category, you might be very, very stuck on this one.

If you already know how to play Strands, and you just can't figure out today's puzzle, this article is for you. Inside, you'll find general hints to the theme, spoilers, and a lot more to help you get through today with a win.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #180 August 30, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Let's Play. It has six items to find: one Spangram and five themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you don't like the way the clues work in the New York Times Games Strands, you can find general hints below. These won't spoil any of the themed words, but instead will push you toward the theme.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

In each of the two sections below, you can find a different word spoiler for today's puzzle. Each has just one word and its position in this innovative puzzle game.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete answer to this free-to-play PC game is inside the expandable section below. If you press the Read More button, you can see all the themed words and where they belong inside the puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't get what this Strands puzzle's theme is about? Inside the section below, you can see an explanation for how the themed words, the clue, and the Spangram all fit 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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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