Strands has a whole bunch of letters in a giant grid hiding a collection of themed words. There are seven hidden words in this one, and they all follow the same theme. But the NYT hasn't given you any of the words or the theme; you have to figure them all out from a small clue.
If you need help with today's puzzle and already know the rules for Strandsyou can find all the tips and spoilers you need below. This article covers everything from general tips to the full answer.

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NYT Games Strands Puzzle #321 January 18, 2025
The Strands today's puzzle has a clue Oh ___! My ____! There are seven things to find inside, including the Spangram and the six theme words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Looking for a little help with today's puzzle without spoiling any of the words? You can find some spoiler-free hints designed to get you closer to the theme of this challenging puzzle game.
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Spoilers for two of the words in today's threads
If you need a spoiler or two, you can find two below. Each section contains a different word from this puzzle, including a screenshot of where to place it in the letter grid.
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The answer to today's New York Times Games Strands
The full answer to this innovative puzzle game is in the section below. Press the Read More button below it to reveal all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of where you can place them all in the puzzle's letter grid.
Today's Strings Explained
If you don't understand this free puzzle game similar to WordleYou can find an explanation for that below. Inside the puzzle will be a breakdown of how all the theme words, the Spangram and the clue fit together.
Do you want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strand website, which is accessible on almost any device with a web browser.

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Web browser
- Released
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March 4, 2024
- Developer
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The New York Times Company
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The New York Times Company