Strands has another grid for word-puzzle fans to ponder over. Today's puzzle is a pretty challenging one; the theme is a little strange, and the themed words might trip you up if you have trouble pinning down the theme early.

If you are stuck on this challenging puzzle game, you can find all sorts of helpful hints in the article below. Whether you need spoilers, general clues, or an explanation for the puzzle, you can find it all in this article.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #166 August 16, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue This or That. It has nine items to find: one Spangram and eight themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

The rules of Strands features an in-game hint system, which is great, but it spoils entire words, which is not so great. If you want a nudge in the right direction, but don't want that whole word ruined for you, check out the three spoiler-free sections below.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you decide you want to see some spoilers, but you don't feel like finding non-themed words to charge your hints in the New York Times Games Strands, check below. Each of these two sections has one spoiled word inside it.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Still stuck? The complete answer to the Strands puzzle number 166 for August 16 is in the expandable section below. Peek inside to see all the themed words and a finished puzzle as well.

Today's Strands Explained

If you don't get it, don't worry. Inside this next expandable section is a full explanation for how the themed words and the clue work together for this innovative 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