A dedicated hint site for NYT Strands — built for players who want just enough help, not a full giveaway.
Strands Hint publishes daily hints and answers for every NYT Strands puzzle. We cover both the theme words and the Spangram with a three-level progressive system — so you can get as little or as much help as you actually need.
Everything is updated each day after the new puzzle goes live.
Most hint sites show the full answer immediately. We don’t. Our hints are structured in three levels: a gentle nudge, a warmer clue, and a near-direct reveal. You decide how far to go.
We also cover things other sites skip: Today’s Traps (the misleading words in the grid that aren’t answers), a difficulty rating for each puzzle, and a post-solve breakdown that explains what made the puzzle clever or tricky.
Everything on Strands Hint is free and requires no sign-up. Browse any day’s hints in the archive, read the how-to-play guide, or jump straight to today’s hints.
Strands Hint is an independent fan site. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The New York Times Company. “Strands” and “NYT Strands” are trademarks of The New York Times Company. All puzzle content (theme words, Spangram, clue text) is the property of The New York Times.
Questions, corrections, or feedback? Email us at [email protected].
Spoiler-free Strands hints at three levels, updated daily. No account, no clutter.
