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The NYT’sStrandspuzzle is back with another letter grid that hides more than meets the eye. Unlike regular word searches, you’re not just finding random words; you’re uncovering mystery words connected by a clever theme while ensuring no letter goes unused.
When that combination proves too tricky and thismobile-friendly puzzle gamehas you frustrated, this guide offers a helping hand. If you need something more than the single clue thatStrandshas given you, you’re able to find a whole bunch of clues in the article below.
#412 July 16, 2025: ___ a ___
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clue___ a ___. It has eight things to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.
NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints
In need of help but don’t like the in-game hints? In the three sections below, you will find themed hints that won’t spoil any words. They are just little nudges in the right direction instead of full-on spoilers for thisdifficult puzzle game.
General Spangram Hint 1
Hint 1: The first word for all these ___ a ___ phrases is always the same.
General Spangram Hint 2
Hint 2: The first word is a four-letter word starting with T.
General Spangram Hint 3
Hint 3: The first word of all these ___ a ___ phrases starts with a T and rhymes with snake.
Spoilers for Today’s New York Times Strands
Need a spoiler for thismind-boggling puzzle game? In the two sections below, you will find a single spoiled word along with a screenshot of where to put that word in the grid. Open them up with the “Read More” button below each one.
Word 2: Gander
The Answer to the NYT ___ a ___ Strands
If you need the answer for today’sStrandspuzzle, you can find it below. Open up the section to see all the themed words and a screenshot of where all those words go in this puzzle game’s letter grid.
The category for today isTake That. The words are Selfie, Gander, Hike, Breather, Hint, Chance, and Number.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you want more of an explanation for thisbrowser game, look into the expandable section below. It houses a breakdown of what the clue, the theme, and the themed words all have in common and how it all makes sense.
The clue for this one is____ a ____because all the themed words are the final words in a phrase with “Take A ___.” The theme for this one is “Take That” because each phrase is Take a ___.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Strandswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
