Strands has yet another challenging puzzle game to ponder over today. If you want to be challenged, this one is a great puzzle for that. It's not the hardest Strands puzzle ever, but it's not an easy one either.

If you are stuck on today's puzzle, you can find all sorts of help in the sections below. There are general clues, spoilers, and more, and each one is covered up so you won't spoil anything just by scrolling down.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #289 December 17, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue It's Lit! There are six things to find, including the Spangram and the five themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you are already familiar with the rules of how to play Strands, you know that the in-game hint system gives away entire words instead of just general hints. If you want something that won't ruin any of the words, check out the general hints that are spoiler free in the sections below.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you want a spoiler or two for this innovative puzzle game, check out the two sections below. Each one contains a different spoiler from today's puzzle along with a screenshot of where it goes in the puzzle's letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Just want to see the whole answer to this free-to-play puzzle game? You can find the spoiler for today's puzzle in the expandable section below along with a screenshot of a completed puzzle to show you where all those words go in the puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't get this minimalist puzzle game today? In the section below is a full breakdown of how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue all make sense 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
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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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