Strands has a whole new puzzle grid to try to find several themed words inside of today. While there is an in-game hint system, that doesn't stop Strands from being one of the more challenging puzzle games that are part of the New York Times umbrella.

If the October 23 Strands is proving to be difficult for you, this article is here to help. In it, you can find general hints for the puzzle, helpful spoilers for some of the words, and even the answer is here too.

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How to Play the New York Times Games Strands

Strands is a short daily word game that pits you against a grid of seemingly random letters that contains a whole bunch of related words.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #234 October 23, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for October 23, 2024, has the clue On the Road. There are seven items to find, including one Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you don't like the in-game hint system in this innovative puzzle game because it gives away whole words, you should look into the expandable sections below. Each one contains a spoiler-free clue to this puzzle's theme.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If a spoiler or two would be beneficial to you, but you don't feel like finding non-themed words to get one, there are spoilers below. Each section contains just one spoiled word and a screenshot of where it goes in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete answer to the New York Times Games Strands puzzle is in the section below. Look inside to see the themed words and a screenshot of where they all go in this mobile-friendly puzzle game.

Today's Strands Explained

If you don't get this free-to-play PC game, you can find a full explanation below. Inside this expandable section is a breakdown of how the themed words, the clue, and the Spangram 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