Strandshas a new puzzle today for word-puzzle fans to try out. But in order to win this challenging puzzle game, you will need to know more than just therules of how to playStrands; you’ll need to have a good grasp of the category, and you will most likely need some luck too.
If you are stuck on thischallenging puzzle game, you’re able to get some help below. In this article, there are general hints, word spoilers, and more. No matter what help you need today, you can find it in the sections below.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #81 for July 28, 2025
Today’sStrandsclue isNo Dice!There are six things to find in this puzzle: one Spangram category and five themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you are looking for some help with today’sNew York Times GamesStrands, check out the sections below. Each of the three sections contains one general clue that won’t spoil any of the words from today’s letter grid.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What are some things you may do without any dice?
Hint 2: What kinds of games don’t use dice?
Hint 3: Some games you can play in large groups.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Below are two expandable sections, and each one contains a single word spoiler and the word’s location inside the letter grid. Check them out if you need help with thismobile-friendly puzzle game.
Word 2: Twister
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
Looking for the full answer? Check out the section below to see the themed words, the Spangram, and each of their positions in the puzzle as well.
The category for today isPartyGames. The words are Charades, Celebrity, Telephone, Mafia, and Twister,
Today’s Strands Explained
Don’t get it? The expandable section below contains an explanation for how the themed words, the Spangram category, and the clue all work together. Press the Read More button below to see it.
The clueNo Dicerefers to the fact that all of theseParty Gamescan be played without dice. Each of the themed words is a common party game.
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