Strandsis a daily word-search puzzle game from the New York Times Games. There are seven words hidden in today’s puzzle, and you need to figure them out from a single clue to the theme for today. On top of all that, you’ll also need to use every letter from the letter grid just once.
Anyone who is stuck on thischallenging puzzle gametoday, you can find a bunch of help in the article below. In the sections below are things like general clues, spoilers, and much more. Whatever you need to win, you can find in the following paragraphs.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #199 Jul 04, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueHandy Helpers. There are seven items to find inside, including the Spangram and the six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you already knowhow to playStrands, you know that the in-game hint system gives a lot away. General clues without spoilers can be found in the three sections below.
Hint 3: An implement for fixing things or making things.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
In the two sections below, you can find spoilers for theStrandspuzzle game. Open each up to see one spoiled word and a screenshot of where it goes in the letter grid.
Word 2: Pliers
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The complete spoiler for thisbrowser-based puzzle gameis in the section below. Click the Read More button to open up the expandable section and see the themed words and a finished version of the puzzle.
The category for today isToolChest. The words are Screwdriver, Pliers, Hammer, Wrench, Level, and Knife.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you want to see an explanation for today’s clue, check out the section below. Everything inside will explain how the hint for thisStrandsmatches up with the theme and themed words.
Handy Helpersis a great clue for this puzzle because things found in aTool Chestare items that are helpers of handymen and people doing handy work. All the themed words are things you might find in a toolbox.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Strandswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
