Strands is back today with another large grid and a seemingly-random collection of letters inside of it. Within this grid, you need to identify themed words and use up every single letter (but only once). If you want to succeed on this one, you might need some help.

This article is for those who need a hand and already know how to play Strands. In here, you can find everything from hints to the theme to the full spoiler for today's puzzle. Each of these hints are hidden in order to keep you from spoiling the whole puzzle just by scrolling down.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #218 October 7, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Most Excellent. There are eight things to find including the Spangram and the seven themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

In the three sections below, you can find hints for this relaxing puzzle game. Each section contains one single clue that won't spoil any of the answers, but it will get you a little closer to the theme.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

In each of the sections below, you can find one spoiled word and a screenshot of where it goes in the puzzle. If a spoiled word or two would help you, open them up and take a peek inside.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you are in search of the full answer, check out the section below. Inside are all the themed words and the Spangram along with a screenshot of a completed version of this New York Times Games puzzle game.

Today's Strands Explained

An explanation for everything to do with this free-to-play game can be found below. Inside this expandable section, see how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue 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