Strands is back again, and this one is a doozy. If you have played these types of puzzle games before, you know that not knowing the list of words you need to find amplifies the difficulty by a lot. If you are stuck, however, there is help for you here.

If you already know how to play Strands, and you are looking for help with this one specifically, this article is for you. You can find hints to the theme, some spoiled words, and even the full answer if you want to see it. Everything you need to win is below.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #192 September 11, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Play-With Words. There are eight total items to find, including one Spangram category and seven themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you want a hint for this mobile puzzle game, but you don't want to spoil whole words like the in-game hints do, you can find help in the three sections below. Each contains a clue to get you closer to the theme for today.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Each of the two sections below has just one spoiler inside. You can see what the word is, and there will also be a screenshot of its location inside the puzzle's grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you need the full answer for this innovative puzzle game, you can find it below. Peek inside to see all eight themed words and a screenshot of where to put them all in the puzzle's letter grid.

Today's Strands Explained

Today's New York Times Strands can be a little confusing. If you are stuck on how all the pieces of this puzzle work together, check out the section below. It contains an explanation for how the clue and all the themed words mesh.

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