Strands has another puzzle for word-puzzle fans to ponder over. In this game, you get one little clue and a massive pile of letters. With just this, you need to find all the hidden themed words and a Spangram category as well.

If you know how to play Strands but are stuck on puzzle number 165, you can find a ton of helpful hints in the article below. There are things like general clues, spoilers, and even the full answer to the puzzle if you want to see it.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #165 August 15, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Is This Some Kind of Joke? It has seven items to find: one Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If a couple of spoiler-free clues are just what you need, you can find three in the sections below. Uncover each with the Read More button below it to see the hint for this New York Times Games puzzle game.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Each of the two sections below has a single word spoiler along with where it is located in the puzzle's grid. You can check out either one or both of the word spoilers for this challenging puzzle game.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you want to see the answer to this mobile puzzle game, you can see it in the section below. Open it up to see all the themed words and screenshot of where each belong in the puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

If you want to see an explanation for the puzzle, you should take a peek into the expandable section below. It shows to the clue, the themed words, and the Spangram all 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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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