Strands has a new selection of seemingly-random letters to find words hidden in. In order to win, you need to figure out the theme and all the words from one little clue, and you need to use all the letters just once.

Even if you already know how to play Strands well, it's pretty easy to get stuck. If you need help with this puzzle, you can find everything you need in the article below. It contains general hints, spoilers, and a whole lot more. And each section is covered up to keep you from spoiling just by scrolling down.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #277 December 5, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Gonna Fly Now! There are seven words to find: the Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Searching for a hint that won't spoil any of the themed words or the Spangram? Look inside each of the three sections below to get some general hints to the overall theme.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Are you looking for a spoiler or two for this internet browser-based puzzle game, but you don't feel like finding non-themed words to get them? In the two sections below, you can find one answer and a screenshot of where that word needs to go.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete answer to this mobile puzzle game is in the section below. Inside this expandable section, you will find all the themed words and a screenshot of a finished puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't get today's New York Times Games Strands puzzle? Inside the section below, you will find a breakdown of how the theme, the themed words, the Spangram, and the clue all go together and make sense.

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