Strandshas a new selection of seemingly-random letters to find words hidden in. to win, you need to figure out the theme and all the words from one little clue, and you need to use all the letters just once.
Even if you already knowhow to playStrandswell, it’s pretty easy to get stuck. If you need help with this puzzle, you can find everything you need in the article below. It contains general hints, spoilers, and a whole lot more. And each section is covered up to keep you from spoiling just by scrolling down.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #277 July 06, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueGonna Fly Now!There are seven words to find: the Spangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Searching for a hint that won’t spoil any of the themed words or the Spangram? Look inside each of the three sections below to get some general hints to the overall theme.
Hint 1: Animals and myths.
Hint 3: Things with wings.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Are you looking for a spoiler or two for thisinternet browser-based puzzle game, but you don’t feel like finding non-themed words to get them? In the two sections below, you can find one answer and a screenshot of where that word needs to go.
Word 2: Dragon
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The complete answer to thismobile puzzle gameis in the section below. Inside this expandable section, you will find all the themed words and a screenshot of a finished puzzle.
The category for today isWingedThing. The words are Griffin, Butterfly, Fairy, Stork, Dragon, and Angel.
Today’s Strands Explained
Don’t get today’sNew York Times GamesStrandspuzzle? Inside the section below, you will find a breakdown of how the theme, the themed words, the Spangram, and the clue all go together and make sense.
Gonna Fly Now!is in reference to how the theme for today isWinged Things. Each of the critters that are themed words in today’s puzzle are real or imaginary creatures that have wings and can fly with them.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Strandswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
