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Strandshas a whole new word jumble to search for eight total words in. The clue for today’s puzzle isn’t the easiest thing to tease out, and the words hidden inside might not be the ones you expect. If you are stuck and looking for a little help with the in-beta game from theNew York Times Gamesbut don’t want to use the in-game hint system, you can find all sorts of general hints and some spoilers below.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle for June 18, 2025
Today’s puzzle contains a grand total of eight things to find: seven words and a Spangram. The clue for today’s puzzle isOutside Interests. If you are familiar with the rules ofhow to playStrandsalready, you are all set to get started on this challenging puzzle.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
TheStrandsword jumble is the perfect storm of muddled up letters and a strange clue that isn’t immediately obvious. If you are looking for general hints for the puzzle, you can find them below.
Hint 1: Something you might check in the morning.
General Hint 2
Hint 2 for thisinternet browser-based free game: Different clothing goes with each of these different Outdoor Interests.
Hint 3: Cloudy or clear?
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If you just want a word or two to help you get started, you can find two words below. Each section only has one word spoiler in it, so you won’t have to worry about spoiling too much for yourself.
Word 2: Snow
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
Interested in seeing the whole spoiler for thisminimalist puzzle game? Click the Read More button on the expandable section below to see the full spoiler with all the words, the Spangram, and their positions in the puzzle.
The category for today isForecast. The words are Drizzle, Snow, Storm, Rain, Hail, Tornado, and Sunshine.
Today’s Strands Explained
Saw the answer but still curious about how all the words and Spangram fit together? Check below for the answer.
Outdoor Interestsrefers to the weather outside, and how it is of interest to inform how you should dress and what you should expect when you go outside. It is also of interest to know if dangerous weather is coming your way, like Hail, Tornadoes, or even Snow.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Strandswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
