Strands has another word puzzle for word-search enthusiasts to get lost in. If you already know all the rules of how to play Strands and are looking for hints for this challenging puzzle game, you can find all sorts of help below. This article contains things like general clues, word spoilers, explanations of the puzzle, and more. No matter what kind of help you are looking for, you can find it in the expandable sections below.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #74 for May 16, 2024

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Today's Strands clue is Tasty! There are nine things to find in this puzzle: one Spangram category and eight themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Looking for some help with this innovative puzzle game? Check out the three hint sections below; each one contains one clue to help you get closer to the theme of this puzzle without spoiling any of the words.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

The clues above not enough? In each of the expandable sections below, you can find one of the words from the puzzle along with its position in this challenging puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you are looking to see the entire answer for today's New York Times Games Strands, you can find it in the expandable section below. In there are all the words, the Spangram, and how they are positioned in the puzzle. Just press the Read More button below to see it; beware of big spoilers ahead.

Today's Strands Explained

If how the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words all go together isn't clear, this section is for you. Inside, you can find an explanation for how all the words are related to one another.

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
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Platform(s)
Web Browser
Genre(s)
Puzzle