NYT Strands Hints & Answers
Strands hides a set of themed words and one board-spanning spangram in a grid of letters. We publish the official theme plus spoiler-free hints the moment each puzzle is available, with the spangram and theme words kept safely below. Start with today's puzzle or browse the archive.
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Frequently asked questions
- Are these Strands hints spoiler-free?
- Yes. We show the official theme and a set of escalating hints that never name a theme word or the spangram. The full answers stay below a clear divider.
- What is the spangram in Strands?
- The spangram is a special word or phrase that touches two opposite sides of the board and ties the whole theme together.
- Is DailyWordHints affiliated with The New York Times?
- No. We're an independent fan resource and are not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times.