Strandshas yet another 6x8 grid of seemingly-random letters to find some words inside. If you are stuck on today’s puzzle, you aren’t alone. But if you don’t like the in-game hint system, this article is here to help.
If you already knowhow to playStrandsand are just looking for some help with today’s puzzle, this article is here to help. In the paragraphs below, you can find general hints to the puzzle, spoilers, an explanation for the themed words and clue, and even the full answer if you would like to see it. Scroll down for all the help you need with this difficult puzzle.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #102 for July 22, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueGood Times Ahead. It has eight items to find: one Spangram category and seven themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you are stuck in thispuzzle game similar toWordle, and you don’t want to use the in-game hint system, you’re able to find three general hints in the expandable sections below. Click the Read More button under each one to see it.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: The Good Times come first, before the themed words.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Each of these words is part of a compound word or two-word phrase, each with the same starting word.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: All of the themed words have the same noun before them to make seven common things.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If the clues above weren’t enough, check out the two spoiler sections below. Each one contains one spoiled word and its position in this challengingmobile puzzle game.
Word 2: Animal
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
TheNew York Times GamesStrandsanswer is in the expandable section below. Click the Read More button to see it.
The category for today isAfterParty. The words are Crasher, Foul, Boat, Favor, Hearty, Animal, and Pooper.
Today’s Strands Explained
Want to know how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue all work together? Check out the expandable section below to read all about it.
The Spangram isAfter Partybecause each one of these words is one can come before the word Party and make a common noun. The clueGood Times Aheadis because the word party, which is usually a good time, comes before or ahead of each of these themed words.
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