Strands has a whole new word-search puzzle today to try to figure out. If you like a challenge, you will definitely find one with this puzzle game today. But if it's too difficult for you, you might want a hand.

In the article below, you can find general hints, spoilers, and the full answer to the Strands puzzle if you want to see it. Each hint and spoiler is covered up so you don't spoil too much just by scrolling down.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #230 October 19, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Turn It Up A Notch. There are seven themed words and the Spangram, making eight total things to find.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

This internet browser-based game has an in-game hint system, but it gives away entire words. If you are looking for a spoiler-free hint, you can find three below, one in each of the sections.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Spoilers are inside the two sections below. If you don't feel like finding non-themed words to get your hints, these will help you out. Open them up to see one word in each along with a screenshot of where that word goes inside the puzzle's letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to the New York Times Strands can be found in the section below. Open it up to reveal a fully completed puzzle and all the themed words listed out for you to paruse.

Today's Strands Explained

If you don't understand the puzzle now that you have completed it, check out the section below. Inside is a full explanation for this mind-bogglingly challenging puzzle game. It will breakdown how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue go 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
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