The New York Times has a whole newStrandspuzzle for you to try today. This 6x8 letter grid is hiding several mystery words and one mystery theme, and you only get one clue to figure all of them out.
However, today’s puzzle will be even more challenging than therules ofStrandsmight make it sound. If you are looking for some hints, spoilers, or the full answer, you can find them in the article below. No matter what you need to win this one, it can be found here.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #327 Jul 14, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueGet Smart. There are six things to find in this puzzle: a Spangram and five themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you prefer spoiler-free hints, the sections below are filled with subtle, spoiler-free clues for thispuzzle game that can make you smarter. Click the “Read More” link beneath each section to see what’s hidden inside, and get just the right amount of help to solve it.
Hint 3: Other words for smart.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
The two sections below each contain a single word from today’sStrandsanswer along with a screenshot of its position in the grid. Open them up with the “Read More” button below each one to take a peek at what’s inside.
Word 2: Brilliant
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
In the section below, you’re able to find the whole answer to thisiPhone-friendly puzzle game. Open it up using the “Read More” button to reveal all the words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of where they all go.
The category for today isThatsGenius. The words are Intelligent, Clever, Bright, Brilliant, and Quick.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you want to know how the clue, the Spangram, and all the themed words go together in thispuzzle game, you can find that out in the section below. Open it up with the “Read More” link underneath this section. This section is designed for people who have already solved the puzzle but want to understand the links between the words.
The theme for today isThat’s Genius, because each of the themed words are words that can also mean smart. That’s why the clue isGet Smart.
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