Strands might be one of the most challenging versions of the word search puzzle. In the jumbled-up letter grid of today's mind-boggling puzzle, there are some difficult words, and the clue today is not much help.

If you already know how to play Strands, but you are stuck on today's puzzle, this article is here to help. In this, you can find all sorts of hints, spoilers, and even the complete answer for today's puzzle. Each are covered up so you don't spoil too much for yourself just by scrolling down.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #185 September 4, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue American Beauty. It has six items to find, including five themed words and a Spangram category.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Want a clue that doesn't spoil any words like the in-game hints do? Each of the three sections below contains just one hint for the theme of this puzzle game; press the Read More button below each one to uncover it.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If a spoiler would help you, but you don't want to spend the time to find non-themed words in the puzzle, you can check out the two sections below. Each one contains a single word spoiler and a screenshot of where it belongs in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete answer to the 185th New York Times Games Strands puzzle is located in the expandable section below. Use the Read More button to uncover all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of where all those words go.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't get the puzzle today? In the section below, you can uncover how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clues all work 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