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As we speak’s NYT Strands puzzle could be the simplest the Occasions has ever supplied. I hardly wanted any clue phrases to unlock in-game hints. In the event you want hints and solutions, learn on.
I am going into depth concerning the rules for Strands in this story.
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Trace for as we speak’s Strands puzzle
As we speak’s Strands theme is: Up the hill
If that does not aid you, here is a clue: Nursery rhyme time.
Clue phrases to unlock in-game hints
Your aim is to seek out hidden phrases that match the puzzle’s theme. In the event you’re caught, discover any phrases you possibly can. Each time you discover three phrases of 4 letters or extra, Strands will reveal one of many theme phrases. These are the phrases I used to get these hints however any phrases of 4 or extra letters that you just discover will work:
- ROAN, CRACK RACK, ROTE, CANE, FIRE, FINE, FAIL
Solutions for as we speak’s Strands puzzle
These are the solutions that tie into the theme. The aim of the puzzle is to seek out all of them, together with the spangram, a theme phrase that reaches from one facet of the puzzle to the opposite. When you will have all of them (I initially thought there have been at all times eight however realized that the quantity can differ), each letter on the board might be used. Listed below are the nonspangram solutions:
- PAIL, CROWN, BROKE, AFTER, TUMBLING, WATER, FETCH
As we speak’s Strands spangram
The finished NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 31, 2025, #546.
As we speak’s Strands spangram is JACKANDJILL. To seek out it, search for the J that is seven letters down on the far-right row, and wind up.

