Strands has yet another new challenge for word puzzle fans today. If you are looking for some help with this one, you aren't alone; today's puzzle was pretty difficult, even for those who know how to play Strands very well.

If you are looking for a helping hand for today's puzzle, check out the article below. Inside is everything you need to win this one, including things like general puzzle hints and spoilers, and they are all covered up to keep you from spoiling too much just by scrolling down through the guide.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #331 January 28, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Stable Supply. There are seven things to find in this puzzle: a Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

The sections below house clues for this free puzzle game. To access each hint, simply click the "Read More" link beneath the corresponding header. This allows you to get just the right amount of help 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

Spoilers for two of today's themed words can be found in each of the sections below. Each section has a single spoiler and a screenshot of where that word belongs in the 6x8 puzzle grid in this mind-boggling puzzle game.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to the New York Times Games Strands puzzle is located in the expandable section below. If you want to see the whole spoiler, you can find it hidden inside.

Today's Strands Explained

Are the theme and clue not making much sense to you today in this difficult puzzle game? Inside the section below is a breakdown of why the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words all fit 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