piece There's another 6×8 grid full of seemingly random letters, and you have to figure out the theme with just one little hint. These puzzles are quite tricky these days, and can get even more difficult if you don't like the in-game hint system.
Anyone who is stuck on this issue may find this article helpful. It contains everything you need to win today, except the rules on how to play Strands. It includes general clues, helpful spoilers, and even full answers if you need them.

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NYT Games Strands Puzzle #299 December 27, 2024
that piece Today's puzzle has a clue It's back in style. You can find 7 different spangram categories and 6 theme words.
New York Times Game Strand Clues
Check out the three sections below for hints that don't ruin entire words, like the in-game hints in this mobile puzzle game. Each contains different, spoiler-free hints to help you get closer to the theme.
General Hint 1
General Hint 2
General Hint 3
Spoiler for two words in today's text
The two sections below contain individual word spoilers. Use the View Details button below each entry to open it to see one spoiler and a screenshot of where it falls in the character grid.
spoiler 1
spoiler 2
Answers to Today's New York Times Gaming Topics
Want to see full spoilers for this browser-based puzzle game? In the section below you can find screenshots of all the theme words and where they should all end up in the letter grid.
Today's Strand Description
Want a clearer explanation of this free puzzle game? In the sections below, you can analyze what topics, clues, and topic words have in common.
Do you want to play? Check out the New York Times game piece This website is available on almost any device with a browser.

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March 4, 2024
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New York Times Company
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New York Times Company