If you’re perusing this, you’re in search of help with Strands, the New York Times’ intricate word-search puzzle.

Strands prompts participants to form words from adjacent letters in any direction, including diagonally, with the ability to shift direction, crafting distinctive shapes. Each letter in the grid is included in an answer, all tied together by a theme, along with the “spangram,” a unique word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and stretches across the grid either horizontally or vertically.

By providing an ambiguous hint and excluding the word list, Strands offers a mentally stimulating game that requires more time to complete than other games like Wordle and Connections.

If you find yourself at a standstill or pressed for time, we have all the NYT Strands hints you require to advance at your desired pace.

NYT Strands hint regarding today’s theme: You nailed it!

The words are related to precision.

Today’s NYT Strands theme clearly articulated

These words refer to methods of being correct.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it horizontal or vertical?

Today’s NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer for today

Today’s spangram is Taking Pains.

NYT Strands word compilation for July 29

– Precise
– Accurate
– Exact
– Taking Pains
– Strict
– Persnickety

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