Strandshas yet another grid filled with hidden words for today, Jul 27, 2025. If you are struggling to get through this one, you are almost certainly not alone. ThisStrandsis not the most challenging puzzle that the NTY has come up with yet, but it’s far from the easiest too.
If you already knowhow to playStrandsand need help with today’s puzzle, check out the sections below. In them, there are general hints about the theme of the August 6 puzzle, some spoilers, and more. Everything you need to solve this one can be found in this article.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #156 May 17, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueBed, Bath, and Beyond. There are six items to find: one Spangram and five themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Since the in-game hint system does spoil whole words, this article has three general hints about the theme that won’t spoil any words from the answer. If you want to see them, press the Read More button below each to open up the expandable sections for thisrelaxing puzzle game.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What are some things you might find in a bed or bathroom?
Hint 2: Fabric things for the bathroom and bedroom.
Hint 3: Linens.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Each of the two boxes below has one spoiled word and a screenshot of where it goes in the letter grid. You can check inside one or both to get a better idea of what the theme of today’s puzzle is.
Word 2: Towel
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
In the expandable section below, you will find the complete spoiler to today’sStrands.Only click the Read More button if you want to see all the themed words and a screenshot of thisPC puzzle gamethat has been completed.
The category for today isLinenCloset. The words are Pillowcase, Towel, Blanket, Sheet, and Tablecloth.
Today’s Strands Explained
The clue, the Spangram, and the themed words not make sense to you? If you want to know how these all go together, check out the section below. It will explain everything you need to know about thisbrowser-based puzzle game.
The clueBed, Bath, and Beyondis a reference to how most people keep linens of all kinds in theirLinen Closets. Each of the themed words are fabric items needed in most homes that can be stored in such a closet.
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