Strandshas one of the most challenging puzzles it has released in a long time today. To win, not only do you have to figure out the theme and all the words, you have to find them in the jumble of letters while using every letter only once.
Althoughthe rules ofStrandsallows for an in-game hint system, this game can still be really difficult. So if you are stuck and looking for a hand, you can find everything you need in the article below. There are clues, spoilers, and even the full answer to today’s puzzle.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #200 July 08, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueWork out the bugs. There are six items to find: the Spangram and five themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
In each of the sections below, you can find a spoiler-free hint for the theme of today’sNew York Times GamesStrandspuzzle. Open them up by pressing the Read More button below them.
Hint 3: Crawling insects.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If you want a spoiler for thischallenging puzzle game, but you don’t feel like finding non-themed words to save up for one, check out the two sections below. Each has a spoiled word and where that word goes in the puzzle.
Word 2: Millipede
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The full answer to thisbrowser-based puzzle gameis in the section below. Open it up to see all the themed words and a screenshot of where they all go in the puzzle’s letter grid.
The category for today isCreepyCrawlies. The words are Earwing, Spider, Termite, Millipede, and Beetle.
Today’s Strands Explained
Don’t get how this puzzle makes sense? In the expandable section below, you can find a full explanation for how the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words all fit together.
This puzzle has the clueWork Out The Bugsbecause each of these themed words are allCreepy Crawlies. Each of these bugs are non-flying walking bugs that can found skittering around in places you don’t want them.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Strandswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
