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Strandsfeatures yet another tricky grid packed with letters today that seem totally random at first glance. However, there are actually a bunch of connected words hidden in there. As usual, there’s just one small clue to point towards today’s answers, and you’ll have to figure out the rest for yourself.
That said, if this puzzle game has you stumped, a little help might be required. For anyone who wants a hint but doesn’t love the in-game clues thatStrandsoffers, there is no need to look any further; the sections below contain spoilers, hints, and more for today’sStrandspuzzle.
The NYT Games Strands Draft Picks #408 June 01, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today features the clueDraft Picks. It includes eight things for players to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.
NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints
Need some hints but don’t want any of the words spoiled? The three sections below have some clues for the theme that don’t ruin any answers forthis mobile puzzle game.
Hint 1: What are all the definitions of draft?
Hint 2: Draught or draft.
Hint 3: Draught or draft from a keg.
Spoilers for Today’s New York Times Strands
Spoilers for today’s puzzle can be found below. If you are looking for some of the words from today’sStrandsbut don’t want to save up in-game hints, you can find two free ones below.
Word 2: Pilsner
The Answer to the NYT Draft Picks Strands
In the expandable section below, you can find the full answer tothis free-to-play game. Simply open it up with the “Read More” button underneath it to see all the themed words for today.
The category for today isMicrobrewery. The words are Stouts, Pilsner, Lager, Bock, Porter, Nitro, and Sour.
Today’s Strands Explained
Stumped even after seeing the answer to thischallenging puzzle game from the New York Times? You can find a full breakdown of how the clue and theme are related in the section below.
All these different themed words are names of different kinds of beers you might find at aMicrobrewery. Each of them is aDraftbeer, which is why the clue today isDraft Pick; it refers how you can pick a beer to drink.
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