Strands is back with another difficult puzzle from the New York Times Games. If you are stuck on this challenging puzzle, you aren't alone. Today's puzzle is one of the more challenging ones that the NYT has come up with.

If you already know how to play Strands, and you are stuck on today's puzzle, this article can help. In here, you can find general hints, spoilers, an explanation for the puzzle, and even the full answer if you would like to see it for yourself.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #128 for July 9, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Now on Exhibit. It has six things to find, including one Spangram and five themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you don't like the in-game hints in this free-to-play PC game because it spoils whole words, you will want to check out the sections below. There are three spoiler-free hints that will get you closer to the theme today.

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 be helpful for this New York Times Games puzzle game, you can find two words in the sections below. Open them up to see the full word as well as its position inside the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to today's Strands puzzle is in the section below. It contains the category Spangram, the themed words, and their positions in the puzzle as well.

Today's Strands Explained

If you are still a little confused about this difficult puzzle game, you can find an explanation in the section below. Find out what the theme, the Spangram, the clue, and all the words work 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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March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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