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Strandsis back with another puzzle that turns a simple word search into a clever brain teaser. Today’s grid hides a set of themed words connected by a single clue, and the challenge lies in uncovering them all while using every letter exactly once.
Even if you knowhow to playStrandswell, some puzzles can leave you stuck, staring at the letters with no ideas in sight. If that’s where you’re at today, this guide has your back. Inside, you’ll find theme hints, word spoilers, and the full solution if you need it.
The NYT Games Strands On The Board #411 Jul 25, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueOn The Board. It has seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words.
NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints
If you need a hint or two for thisminimalist puzzle game, but you don’t like the in-game hints that spoil words, you should check out the sections below. Each one has a little clue for the theme of this puzzle game, and they don’t give away any of the answers.
Hint 2: Playing on a board.
General Spangram Hint 3
Hint 3: Little parts for games you play on a board.
Spoilers for Today’s New York Times Strands
Since the in-game hints in thisfree-to-play puzzle gamerequire you to find non-themed words in the puzzle, you might be looking for a spoiler you don’t have to work so hard for. In the two sections below there are single spoilers along with a screenshot of where to put them in the grid.
Word 2: Tile
The Answer to the NYT On The Board Strands
Still want more? In the section below is the full spoiler for theNew York Times GamesStrandspuzzle. Open it up with the “Read More” link below it to take a peak at all those themed words and their locations.
The category for today isGame Pieces. The words are Domino, Battleship, Tile, Checker, Knight, and Token.
Today’s Strands Explained
Inside the section below, you will find an explanation. It will have a full breakdown of what the clue means and how it relates to the Spangram and all the themed words.
On the Boardrefers to how all theseGame Piecesare parts of aboardgame. Each of the themed words are different items that are part of a popular board game, like chess and checkers.
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