Strands has a whole new puzzle for players to try today. If you like word search puzzles, this one is certain to provide a pleasing challenge for you, but it can be easy to get stuck every now and then. If you don't like the in-game hint system that Strands provides, you might be in the market for helpful non-spoiler hints to make today's puzzle somewhat more approachable.

This guide is made for people who know how to play Strands already and are just looking for help with August 9th's puzzle. Here, you'll find general clues, explanations for the theme, spoilers, and even more. No matter what help you need to win, you can find it below.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #159 August 9, 2024

New York Times Games Strands August 9 2024 Theme

The Strands puzzle for today offers players "Back to Nature" as a clue. There are eight total things to find: a Spangram category and seven themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Below are three general hints to get you closer to the answer to this challenging puzzle game. Press the "Read More" button below each section to see one of the three general hints.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you want to see some spoilers for this relaxing puzzle game, you can find two spoiled words below. Each section contains only one word and its position in the letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete answer to the New York Times Games Strands can be found in the section below. Players can click the "Read More" option to open it up to see all the themed words and where they go in the letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

If you still don't get what this Strands is all about, you can check out the expandable section below. Inside is a complete explanation of how the clue, the themed words, and the Spangram all work 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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Strands
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March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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