Strands has a whole bunch of letters in a giant grid that hides a collection of themed words. There are seven hidden words inside this one, and they all follow the same theme. But the NYT haven't given you any of the words or theme; you have to figure out all of them from one little clue.

If you need help with today's puzzle and already know the rules of Strands, you can find all the hints and spoilers you will need below. This article contains everything from general hints to the full answer.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #321 January 18, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue O ___! My ____! There are seven things to find inside, including the Spangram and the six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Are you looking for some help with today's puzzle without ruining any of the words? You can find some spoiler-free hints designed to get you closer to the theme of this challenging puzzle game.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you need a spoiler or two, you can find two below. Each section contains a different word from this puzzle game, including a screenshot of where to put it in the letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete answer to this innovative puzzle game can be found in the section below. Press the Read More button underneath it to uncover all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of where to put them all in the puzzle's letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

If you don't understand this free puzzle game similar to Wordle, you can find an explanation for it below. Inside the puzzle will be a breakdown of how all the themed words, the Spangram, and the clue all fit 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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March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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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