Strandshas quite the difficult puzzle for anyone looking for a challenge today. In this one, you will need to figure out all the themed words and the theme itself from one single clue, then find them all in the letter grid.
If you already knowhow to playStrands, but you need help with this one, check out the article below. In it, you may find a slew of helpful tips, spoilers, and a whole lot more to help you get through this one with a win.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #260 July 24, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueComing Up For Air.There are seven items to find: one Spangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Searching for hints that won’t ruin thisdifficult puzzle game? In the three sections below, you can find clues to the theme that won’t spoil any of the answers in the puzzle, but will help you get closer to the answer.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What are some things that have to come up for air every now and again?
Hint 2: Water critters.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Animals that live in the sea but breathe air.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Looking for some spoiled words without the trouble of getting them in-game? In the two sections below, you may find one themed word and a screenshot of where it goes in thisPC puzzle game.
Word 2: Walrus
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The complete answer for today’sStrandsis located in the expandable section below. Press the Read More button to reveal all the themed words and where to put them in the puzzle’s letter grid.
The category for today isMarineMammals. The words are Dolphin, Seal, Orca, Walrus, Narwhal, and Manatee.
Today’s Strands Explained
Sometimes, you still don’t getStrandseven after you have beaten it. If you don’t get thisamazing puzzle game, no problem. You can find an explanation for the answer and the clue in the section below.
The clue,coming up for air, refers to how each of thesemarine mammalsmay live in and around water, but all of them breathe air. They have to hold their breath underwater, similar to whales. Each of the themed words are different marine mammals.
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