Strands has a collection of 6x8 letters that might seem random, but it contains a group of seven themed words hidden in them. It can be a challenge to even know how to where to get started with this word puzzle.

If you are stuck on puzzle number 160, and you already know how to play Strands, you can find all the help you need in the article below. In this, you can find general hints, spoilers, an explanation, and even the full answer to the whole puzzle. No matter what you need to win, you can find it below.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #160 August 10, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Not Just For Poking. It contains one Spangram and six hidden themed words, meaning there are seven total items to find.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Each of the sections below contains one of three clues. The final clue in this list has the Spangram inside it, but all of them will help you to get closer to the answer for this challenging puzzle game.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

In the two sections below, you can find a word spoiler and its position in the puzzle for August 10, 2024. If the clues in the sections above weren't enough, this section will certainly get you closer to the answer to this mobile-friendly word puzzle game.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If the answer to this innovative puzzle game is what you seek, it will be in the expandable section below. Open it up to see the Spangram, all the themed words, and where you can find each of those words in the letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

Today's clue, themed words, and Spangram not make much sense together? In the section below is a full explanation for this New York Times Games puzzle game. Open up the section to see how each of these things works 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