Strands has been around almost a whole year now, and every day it gives fans a brand-new grid filled with a secret theme and a bunch of themed words. It can be a struggle to figure out what all those words are, even if you already know how to play Strands well.

This article is here to help you out. In the sections below, you can find general hints and individual word spoilers too. And for those who are completely stuck, you can even find the full answer to today's puzzle at the bottom.

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The NYT Games Strands Ouch! Puzzle #352 February 18, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Ouch! It has six things to find: the Spangram and five themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you need a hand with today's puzzle but don't like the in-game hint system, you should check out the three sections below. Each one has a little, spoiler-free hint to help you get closer to the theme of this mobile puzzle game.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you want a spoiler or two, but aren't interested in using the in-game hint system, check out the sections below. Each one contains a different word along with a screenshot of where that word goes in this mind-bogglingly difficult puzzle game.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands Ouch!

For the full answer to today’s New York Times Strands puzzle, head to the expandable section below. Be warned; opening it will reveal the Spangram, all the themed words, and their positions in the grid.

Today's Strands Explained

If you’re struggling to understand today’s puzzle, the section below is here to help. It explains how the themed words, Spangram, and clue all align in harmony.

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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Genre(s)
Puzzle