Strandshas yet another challenging puzzle today. In the 6x8 grid of seemingly random letters, you can find eight themed words including one themed Spangram that must touch two opposite sides of the grid.
Today’s puzzle is challenging enough that some players might be looking for a helpful hint or two. This article is designed for you; in it, you’re able to find general hints, spoilers, and the full answer to today’s puzzle. As long as you already knowhow to playStrands, you can find everything you need to solve this puzzle game in the sections below.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #104 for July 29, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has eight words to find: one Spangram and seven themed words. The clue for today isDeep Dive.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Below, you can find some general hints that won’t spoil any of the words in the puzzle, unlike the in-game hint system. Each section contains just one individual clue for thismobile-friendly puzzle game.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What things would be part of a deep dive?
Hint 3: Critters under the water.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If a spoiler or two would help with thischallenging puzzle game, you can find two of the words from the solution in the sections below. Click the Read More button below the sections to see just one word at a time.
Word 2: Lobster
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The complete answer for thisStrandspuzzle is in the expandable section below. Inside, you will see all the words in this puzzle as well as their positions in the letter grid.
The category for today isMarineLife. The words are Clam, Whale, Squid, Coral, Lobster, Octopus, and Shark.
Today’s Strands Explained
Need an explanation for today’sNew York Times GamesStrands? The section below details how the themed words and clue make sense together.
The clue,Deep Dive, refers to literally diving into the ocean to look for creatures. The Spangram isMarine Life, which means undersea life. Each of themed words is a type of animal that lives under the water.
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