TheStrandspuzzle presents another opportunity uncover secret words linked by a common theme. This word game challenges you to think critically, making it a favorite for those who enjoy testing their vocabulary and pattern recognition skills.
If you already knowhow to playStrandsand are looking for help with today’s puzzle, this article is here for you. From general hints to steer your approach, to spoilers that reveal more specific clues, and even the full answer if needed, we’ve included everything to support yourStrandsjourney.
The NYT Games Strands What’s Your Reaction? Puzzle #339 July 12, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueWhat’s Your Reaction?There are eight things to find: the Spangram and seven other words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you are searching for some theme clues that don’t give away whole words, you can find some below. Press the “Read More” link underneath each of the three headers to see what’s hidden inside.
Hint 1: What are some things you might react to?
Hint 2: Runny eyes and coughing.
Hint 3: Common items that might make you sneeze.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
In the two sections below, you can find a single spoiler from today’s puzzle in it. Open it up to see what the word is and where it is located inside thisminimalist puzzle game.
Word 2: Pollen
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands What’s Your Reaction?
Seeking the full answer to thischallenging puzzle game? Inside the section below are all the themed words, the Spangram, and the locations of each of those words in the puzzle’s letter grid.
The category for today isAllergens. The words are Latex, Dander, Dust, Pollen, Fragrance, Mold, and Smoke.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you want to see an explanation of what thispuzzle gamemeans, check out the section below. Inside is a breakdown of what the clue, the Spangram, and all the themed words all have in common with one another.
What’s Your Reaction?is a reference to howAllergenscan give people all sorts of different reactions when someone comes in contact with them. Some swell up with hives, sneeze, etc. All the themed words are things people commonly have a reaction to.
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