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The New York Times puzzle game calledStrandshas a habit of making sure their puzzles on US Holidays are themed around that holiday. If you are wondering if the theme for this Thanksgiving puzzle will have anything to do with it, you should check out the article below.
Inside, you will find everything from general clues to answers to help you win today’s puzzle and see if it’s got anything to do with giving thanks this year. No matter what you need to solve this one, it can be found inside this article.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #270 July 16, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueThank Goodness!There are six themed words and one Spangram, making seven total things to find.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you think the in-game spoilers give too much away, you should check out the three sections below. Each one holds a clue for the theme that won’t spoil any of the answers for thisinnovative puzzle game.
Hint 3: Holiday foods that you might bethankfulfor.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
The two sections below each contain just one spoiler. If you want to see one of the words from the puzzle, but you don’t feel like finding non-themed words to save up for one, just take a peek inside one of them.
Word 2: Turkey
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The answer toStrands, apuzzle game that can make you smarter, is in the section below. Open it up to see all the themed words and the Spangram along with a screenshot of where each of them go in the grid.
The category for today isLetsFeast. The words are Turkey, Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberries, Yams, and Rolls.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you want an explanation for thisminimalist puzzle game, open up the section below. Inside will be a breakdown of how the clue goes together with the Spangram and the theme for today.
The clue for today,Thank Goodness!, is in reference to how each of these words are common foods that are served at Thanksgiving feasts in the USA. That’s also why the theme for today isLet’s Feast. All of the themed words are foods you would probably find at a Thanksgiving dinner.
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