Strandshas yet another difficult puzzle for fans of word puzzles to ponder over. It can be a bit challenging to complete this one on your own; the theme for today is very specific, and some people might not have much knowledge of this subject.
If you’re stuck on thismind-boggling puzzle game, you can find help below. The sections in this article contain everything from general hints to spoilers and more. No matter what you need to solve this one, you can find it here.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #206 May 31, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueClaim Your Steaks. There are eight things to find including the Spangram and the seven themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you already knowhow to playStrands, you know that there are some in-game hints you can access. However, if you don’t want a whole word spoiled, check out the three sections below. Each one contains a different general clue to get you closer to the theme.
Hint 3: Cow pieces.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Still need more help? In the two sections below are one spoiled word and a screenshot of where that word belongs in the puzzle’s letter grid. Open them up to get more of a picture of what this puzzle is all about.
Word 2: Ribeye
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The full answer to this puzzle is located in the section below. If you open it up, you’ll find not only the Spangram and the themed words but also a screenshot of where each of the words goes in the puzzle.
The category for today isBeefCuts. The words are Sirloin, Shank, Chuck, Flank, Round, Brisket, and Ribeye.
Today’s Strands Explained
In the section below, you can find an explanation for thisinnovative puzzle game. Open it up to see how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue all fit together to make sense in today’sStrands.
The clueclaim your steakis in reference to how differentBeef Cutsare from different parts of the cow. It’s a pun, switching the words in the common phrase “Stake your Claim,” which means to mark something as belonging to you. All the themed words are different types of steaks.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Strandswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
