Strandshas a pretty challenging theme for its puzzle today. Not only do you have to find seven themed words in its letter grid, but you also have to spell out each of the words inside while using all the letters only once.
While therules ofStrandsmight make this game sound easy, today’s puzzle certainly is not a simple one to solve. So if you are stuck and looking for some helpful hints to get you through it, you can find all sorts of these below. Whether you need clues or spoilers, they can be found in this article.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #161 Jun 03, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueHome Stretch?It has seven items to find including one Spangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you don’t like the in-game hint system inStrands, this article has a few non-spoiler hints in the sections below. Each expandable section contains just one hint that will get you closer to the theme of today’s puzzle, so press the Read More buttons below until you’ve figured it out.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: The most important word in the clue is “home.”
General Hint 2
Hint 2: What are some additions that can stretch a home?
Hint 3: Extra spaces at home.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Each of the two sections below contains a single word spoiler for today’sStrandspuzzle. If a word or two would help you solve thischallenging puzzle game, check them out.
Word 2: Veranda
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The full answer to theNew York TimesStrandsfor August 11 is in the expandable section below. If you want to see the complete spoiler for puzzle number 161, press the Read More button. Inside you will find all the themed words and a screenshot of a completed puzzle.
The category for today isBonusSpaces. The words are Patio, Veranda, Balcony, Sunroom, Terrace, and Deck.
Today’s Strands Explained
TheStrandspuzzles can be a little challenging to understand, even when it is all solved. Below is an explanation for how the clue, the themed words, and the Spangram category all go together in thisminimalist puzzle gamefor your browser.
Home Stretchrefers to how each of theseBonus Spacescan add square footage and living space to a home. All the themed words are extra spaces, like a large porch or other structure.
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