Strandshas another word puzzle for word-search enthusiasts to get lost in. If you already know all therules of how to playStrandsand are looking for hints for this challenging puzzle game, you can find all sorts of help below. This article contains things like general clues, word spoilers, explanations of the puzzle, and more. No matter what kind of help you are looking for, you can find it in the expandable sections below.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #74 for July 31, 2025
Today’sStrandsclue isTasty!There are nine things to find in this puzzle: one Spangram category and eight themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Looking for some help with thisinnovative puzzle game? Check out the three hint sections below; each one contains one clue to help you get closer to the theme of this puzzle without spoiling any of the words.
Hint 1: What makes a food tasty?
Hint 3: Different types of taste sensations in your foods.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
The clues above not enough? In each of the expandable sections below, you’re able to find one of the words from the puzzle along with its position in thischallenging puzzle.
Word 2: Spicy
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
If you are looking to see the entire answer for today’sNew York Times GamesStrands, you can find it in the expandable section below. In there are all the words, the Spangram, and how they are positioned in the puzzle. Just press the Read More button below to see it; beware of big spoilers ahead.
The category for today isFlavors. The words are Salty, Bitter, Sour, Umami, Piquant, Spicy, and Tart.
Today’s Strands Explained
If how the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words all go together isn’t clear, this section is for you. Inside, you can find an explanation for how all the words are related to one another.
Tasty!refers to how all theseflavorsmight word together to make food tasty. Each of the themed words are types of flavors you can have in your food.
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