Strands has yet another puzzle for fans today. To defeat this challenge, you will need to sus out all seven of the hidden words in the letter grid, and you need to use every single letter only once.

This one isn't easy as it has a couple of uncommon words in it, but it's not impossible, especially if you have help. If you already know how to play Strands, this article is the perfect one for you to get as little or as much help with this difficult puzzle as you would like.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #186 September 5, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Going Underground. There are seven items to find: one Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

The in-game clues for this free-to-play game always spoil an entire word, and some players might not be too excited about that. So if you are looking for clues that are spoiler-free, check out the three sections below.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If a spoiled word or two would help you out, but you don't feel like looking for non-themed words in the puzzle to build up points for a hint, you can find some below. Each of these two sections holds a spoiled word and a screenshot of where it belongs in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The entire answer to the New York Times Games Strands puzzle number 186 for September 5, 2024 is in the section below. Press the Read More button below to open it up and see all the themed words as well as a screenshot of a completed puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

If the answer to today's puzzle has left you confused, check out the section below. It contains a full explanation for how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue all go together in this challenging puzzle game.

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