The New York Times has a whole new Strands puzzle for you to try today. This 6x8 letter grid is hiding several mystery words and one mystery theme, and you only get one clue to figure all of them out.

However, today's puzzle will be even more challenging than the rules of Strands might make it sound. If you are looking for some hints, spoilers, or the full answer, you can find them in the article below. No matter what you need to win this one, it can be found here.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #327 January 24, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Get Smart. There are six things to find in this puzzle: a Spangram and five themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you prefer spoiler-free hints, the sections below are filled with subtle, spoiler-free clues for this puzzle game that can make you smarter. Click the "Read More" link beneath each section to see what’s hidden inside, and get just the right amount of help to solve it.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

The two sections below each contain a single word from today's Strands answer along with a screenshot of its position in the grid. Open them up with the "Read More" button below each one to take a peek at what's inside.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

In the section below, you can find the whole answer to this iPhone-friendly puzzle game. Open it up using the "Read More" button to reveal all the words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of where they all go.

Today's Strands Explained

If you want to know how the clue, the Spangram, and all the themed words go together in this puzzle game, you can find that out in the section below. Open it up with the "Read More" link underneath this section. This section is designed for people who have already solved the puzzle but want to understand the links between the words.

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