Strandshas another daily word puzzle game for everyone to try their hand against. Winning requires that you dig through a letter grid, searching for seven themed words hidden within it, but first you have to figure out what the theme for today might be.
Today’s puzzle is even more difficult than therules ofStrandsmake it sound; the clue for this puzzle is particularly opaque. If you want some help with this one, this article contains general clues, word spoilers, and even the full answer if you want to see it.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #171 June 02, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueOne For the Ages. It has seven items to find: one Spangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you want some spoiler-free clues for thispuzzle game that can make you smarter, check out the three sections below. Each has one clue to get you closer to the theme for today.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What is something that you get more of as you age?
Hint 2: Celebrating an age.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: An annual party celebrating your birth, and the things that usually come with it.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Inside each of these expandable sections is one single spoiled word and a screenshot of where it goes in the puzzle’s grid. Open them up if that sounds like something you want to see for yourself.
Word 2: Candles
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The full answer to thisinternet browser-based puzzle gameis in the expandable section below. Open it up to see all the themed words, the Spangram, and where each goes in the letter grid.
The category for today isHappyBirthday. The words are Celebrate, Cards, Party, Gifts, Candles, and Cake.
Today’s Strands Explained
Want an explanation for the puzzle, the theme, and the clue? Open up the section below to see all the info you need laid out for thispuzzle game you’re able to play with kids.
The theme today isHappy Birthday, and you celebrate your changing age once a year, making each birthday partyOne for the Ages. Each themed word is a different thing associated with another year older.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Strandswebsite, available on almost any device with a browser.
