Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Welcome back, puzzle enthusiasts! As Wednesday, July 16, 2025, dawns, it's time once again to tackle the latest challenge from The New York Times' new word game, Strands. Whether you're a seasoned word sleuth or just starting your Strands journey, we're here to provide some helpful nudges without giving everything away. If you're stuck, these hints are designed to guide you toward today's theme and hidden words.
Strands offers a unique twist on word puzzles, challenging players to find hidden words and a "spangram" within a grid of letters. The goal is to uncover all the theme words and then piece together the overarching spangram that connects them all.
How to Play Strands
For those new to the game, here's a quick refresher:
- Find words that fit a specific, unannounced theme.
- Words can be formed by connecting adjacent letters vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
- Once a word is found, its letters are highlighted.
- The "spangram" is a special word or phrase that relates to the theme and spans across the puzzle.
- If you get stuck, you can use hints, which reveal letters in one of the remaining theme words.
Remember, the key is to think broadly about the potential categories or concepts the words might belong to.
Today's Hypothetical Theme: What's Cooking?
For July 16, 2025, if you're finding yourself in a pickle, consider words related to "Things You Find in a Kitchen Drawer." Think about all the useful gadgets and utensils that make our culinary adventures possible.
Hints for July 16, 2025
Here are a few gentle pushes to get your brain simmering:
- Think about basic tools for preparing food.
- Consider items used for eating or serving.
- Some items might be for specific cooking tasks like baking or chopping.
Spangram Hint
The spangram for today is a phrase that describes the general location where all these items are kept.
Ready for the Answer? (SPOILER WARNING!)
If you've exhausted your options and are ready to see the solution, proceed with caution! The answers are below.
Today's Hypothetical Words:
- FORK
- SPOON
- KNIFE
- WHISK
- SPATULA
- PEELER
- TONGS
Today's Hypothetical Spangram:
UTENSILDRAWER
We hope these hints helped you unravel today's Strands puzzle! Come back tomorrow for more guidance and to keep your word-finding skills sharp. Happy puzzling!