Strands has one of the most difficult puzzles seen thus far. Puzzle number 276 has a lot of words that may be unfamiliar to you. If you are stumped by this puzzle, you aren't alone. This one is not going to be easy for most players.

If you already know how to play Strands but just want help with this one, you should look below. Inside this article are all the hints, spoilers, and answers you need to win this difficult puzzle today.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #276 December 4, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue I Now Pronounce You... There are seven items to find, including the Spangram and all six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you are looking for some spoiler-free hints for today's puzzle, you can find them below. In the three sections, each one hides a single clue that will help you get closer to the theme of this mobile puzzle game without ruining any of the answers.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

In the sections below you can find some spoilers for a couple of the words in the puzzle. Each expandable section hold just one word from the grid that isn't the Spangram and a screenshot of where it belongs in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to this puzzle game is in the section below. If you open it up, you will see all the theme words, the Spangram, and the locations of each of those in the puzzle's letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

If you want to see a breakdown of the whole New York Time Games Strands, open up the expandable section below. In it will be an explanation of how the clue, the theme, and the themed words all go 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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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