Strands is a daily word puzzle game brought to you by the New York Times Games. If you like word search puzzles but wish they were more challenging, this is the one for you. But sometimes, it can get a little too challenging.

If today's puzzle is giving you trouble in spite of already knowing all the rules of how to play Strands, you can find all the hints you need below. Each section contains things like clues to the theme, spoilers, and even the whole answer if that is what you want to see.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #148 for July 29, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has eight items to find: one Spangram and seven themed words. It has the clue Book It!​​​​​​.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you want some general hints for this mobile puzzle game, check out the three sections below. Each one contains a clue that won't spoil the Spangram or any of the themed words.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you are still stuck, check out the two sections below. Each one contains just one spoiled word and its position in the New York Times Games Strands puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The answer to this well-received puzzle game is in the expandable section below. Open it to see the full answer and a screenshot of the completed puzzle as well.

Today's Strands Explained

Want an explanation for how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clues work together? This can all be found in the expandable section below. Press the Read More button on the section below to see it in full.

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