Strandsproves every day that the New York Times Games knows how to make a difficult puzzle game. This one is especially difficult as the subject is very specific, and if you don’t know a lot about it, you might be completely lost.
This article is designed to help players who already knowhow to playStrands, and they are just looking for a hand with today’s puzzle specifically. In it, you can find things like general puzzle clues, spoilers, and more to help you out.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #191 Jul 23, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueGive it a whirl!It has seven items to find: one Spangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If the in-game clues give too much away in thisPC puzzle game, check out the sections below. Each one has a hint that will get you closer to the theme without giving away any of the answers.
Hint 1: What kind of things leave you whirling?
Hint 3: Dances that involve whirling, spinning, and more.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
There are two spoilers in the sections below. Each one contains one spoiled word and a screenshot to find it in the puzzle’s letter grid.
Word 2: Jive
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
If you want to see the full answer to thisminimalist puzzle game, you can see it in the section below. It contains all the words, the Spangram, and a screenshot that shows where each of them goes in the letter grid.
The category for today isBallroomDance. The words are Rumba, Quickstep, Jive, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Salsa.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you are confused by how the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words all fit together in thisNew York Times Gamespuzzle game, check out the section below. In it is a full explanation for today’s puzzle.
Give it a whirl!is a reference to how mostBallroom Danceshave twirls for the female partner. You do a lot of spinning while doing any of these themed words.
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