Strandsis back with another difficult collection of themed words and a single clue that might leave you baffled. In order to win, you need to ponder over the single clue you get and start searching for words in the letter grid.
If you are stuck on this puzzle and need help, check out the article below. While it doesn’t contain the rules ofhow to playStrands, it contains everything else you need to win this one for yourself. you may find things like general clues, spoilers, and even the full answer.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #261 July 10, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the cluePick-Ups.There are eight items to find: one Spangram and seven themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you are looking for something that is less spoiler-y than the in-game hint system in thisbrowser game, check out the three sections below. Each one of these expandable sections has a clue to get you closer to the theme.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What are some things you probably pick up with your hands every day?
Hint 2: While eating.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Items you hold in your hands while eating non-finger foods.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If a spoiler or two would help you solve thiswell-liked puzzle game, open up the two sections below. Each one contains just one spoiled themed word and where it goes in the puzzle.
Word 2: Spoon
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
If the full answer would help you to complete thisrelaxing puzzle game, open up the expandable section below with the Read More button. It contains the Spangram, all the themed words, and a screenshot of where each one goes.
The category for today isUtensils. The words are Spoon, Fork, Skewer, Spork, Knife, Tongs, and Chopsticks.
Today’s Strands Explained
Don’t get the puzzle today? The expandable section below contains a full explanation of how the clue, the themed words, and the theme all go together and make sense in today’sStrandspuzzle.
Utensilsare things you need toPick Upin order to each with them. Each of the themed words are utensils you hold in your hands to eat with.
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New York Times' Strands is a puzzle game that challenges players to find words associated with a theme.
