Strandsis a daily word puzzle game that presents you with a massive grid of random letters. And you have to find a whole bunch of hidden words inside it while using up all the letters just one time. All of these words are themed, but the game doesn’t give you any of the words or the theme; instead, you get one single clue.
If you already knowhow to playStrands, but you are stuck on today’s, check out the sections below. Each one contains a different kind of hint, helpful tip, or spoiler to get you through this puzzle with a win.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #255 June 24, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueWe’re Walking. There are seven items to find: the Spangram and six different themed words as well.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
In each of the three sections below, you’re able to find general, spoiler-free hints for thisfree-to-play PC game. None of them will ruin any of the answers to today’s puzzle, unlike the in-game hints.
Hint 3: Standing up on two feet.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Each of the two sections below contains just one spoiled word and a screenshot of where it belongs in the puzzle’s grid. If you are stuck and in need of more help to solve thisminimalist puzzle game, open them up and peek at the words inside.
Word 2: Human
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
If the answer for this puzzle game is what you want to see, check out the section below. Inside are all the themed words and a screenshot of where to put each one.
The category for today isBipedal. The words are Human, Meerkat, Ostrich, Kangaroo, Pangolin, and Gibbon.
Today’s Strands Explained
Don’t get thischallenging puzzletoday? Check out the section below for a full breakdown of how the clue, the themed words, and the theme all go together.
The clue for this one isWe’re WalkingbecauseBipedalcreatures all walk on two feet. All of the themed words are critters that walk with two feet instead of crawling on all fours.
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