Strands has yet another 6x8 grid filled with seemingly-random letters, and you have to figure out the theme for it with only one little hint. This puzzle is pretty challenging today, and it can get even more so if you don't like the in-game hint system.

For anyone who is stuck on this puzzle, this article is here to help. It contains everything you need to win today except the rules of how to play Strands. This includes general clues, helpful spoilers, and even the full answer if that's what you need.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #299 December 27, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Back in Style. There are seven things to find: the Spangram category and the six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you want to see some hints that don't ruin whole words like the in-game hints will for this mobile puzzle game, check out the three sections below. Each one holds a different spoiler-free hint to get you closer to the theme.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

The two sections below have individual word spoilers. Open them up with the Read More button below each one to see one spoiler and a screenshot of where it belongs in the letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Want to see the full spoiler for this browser-based puzzle game? Inside the section below, you will find all the themed words and a screenshot of where all the words need to end up in the letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

Want a more explicit explanation for this free puzzle game? In the section below, you can find a breakdown of what the theme, the clue, and the themed words have in common.

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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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