Strandshas yet another new puzzle today from the puzzle wizards over at the New York Times Games. If you want to win this one, you will need to figure out the theme from one little clue, then find all the mystery themed words hidden inside the puzzle’s letter grid.
If you want to win this one, you’ll need to know more than just therules of how to playStrands; you’ll need to know a little about the category and how to spell all the words in today’s puzzle too. It’s harder than you might think, but you can find some helpful hints in the article below.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #330 Jul 30, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueViva Las Vegas. There are seven total things to find in this challenging puzzle game: a Spangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you need some guidance for thisiPhone-friendly puzzle game, the sections below have you covered. Each of these three sections contains a spoiler-free theme hint that can be revealed by clicking the “Read More” button underneath each header.
Hint 2: Vegas is known for games.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Games you could play for money in a casino.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Need more than just a hint for thispuzzle game? In the sections below, you’re able to find one spoiled word and a screenshot of where to put it in the puzzle’s letter grid.
Word 2: Blackjack
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
If you just want the full answer, you can find it below. Open up this next expandable section to get a peek at the spoiler, which includes the themed words and their locations in the puzzle’s letter grid.
The category for today isGambling. The words are Slots, Baccarat, Poker, Roulette, Blackjack, and Craps.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you don’t understand the theme of thisminimalist puzzle gameafter completing it, check out the section below. Inside will be an explanation of how the themed words and the clue go together and make sense.
Viva Las Vegasis a great clue for today’sStrandsbecause a lot of people associate Vegas with casinos and places that partake inGambling. Each of the themed words is a different gambling game.
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