Welcome to Strands Hints Today — your daily stop for hints, tips, and today’s answer for the NYT Strands puzzle.
Who We Are
We’re a small team of word-game enthusiasts who got hooked on Strands from the very first “theme word” click. Like a lot of players, we found ourselves stuck some mornings, hunting for just one subtle nudge in the right direction without wanting the whole answer spoiled for us. So we built the site we wished existed: clear, spoiler-tiered hints, updated every single day, with the full answer only a scroll away for anyone who wants it.
What We Do
Every day, shortly after the new Strands puzzle goes live, we publish:
- A gentle first hint about the puzzle’s theme, for players who just want a nudge
- A stronger hint, narrowing things down further
- The spangram and theme words, for anyone ready to see the full solution
- A short explanation of how the day’s theme connects the words
We try to keep things quick to read and easy to scan, because the goal is to get you back to the puzzle, not to keep you on our site any longer than you need.
Our Approach
We write every hint ourselves, checking the puzzle daily so the information is accurate and posted as early as possible. We don’t use spoiler-heavy headlines or clickbait — you choose how much help you want, hint by hint.
Not Affiliated with The New York Times
Strands Hints Today is an independent, fan-run website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The New York Times Company, which owns and publishes the official Strands game. “Strands” and related marks belong to their respective owners. We simply love the game and want to help fellow players enjoy it a little more each day.
Get in Touch
Got a suggestion, spotted an error in a hint, or just want to say hello? Visit our Contact Us page — we read every message.
Thanks for stopping by, and happy puzzling!