Strands has brought a new letter grid filled with mystery words for fans of word puzzles today. The theme for this one is a pretty big challenge, and some people might end up stuck and looking for some help.

While the rules of Strands allow for some in-game hints, you have to find non-themed words in order to trigger them. If you just want a helping hand without the strings attached, you can find all the hints, spoilers, and answers you need below.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #315 January 12, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Wait What? There are six total things to find here: the Spangram and the five themed words hidden inside the letter grid.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Searching for some general clues that don't spoil any of the words in the puzzle? Each of the three sections below has just one little clue to the theme that won't contain any answers for the puzzle.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you want spoilers for this innovative puzzle game without having to save up for them, check out the two sections below. Open them to peek inside and see a single spoiler and a screenshot of where that word goes in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you are looking for the full answer to this mobile puzzle game, open up the section below. Inside is a screenshot of a finished puzzle, all the themed words, and the Spangram.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't get the answer after completing the puzzle? In the section below, you can find a full explanation for how the Sprangram, the themed words, and the clue all fit together in this mind-boggling puzzle game.

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