Can I play Strands in my browser?

Yes, on nytimes.com. Strands does not run inside other websites, so the Play button opens it in a new tab. There is nothing to install.

Strands was made by The New York Times Company and came out in 2024.

Does Strands work on phones and tablets?

Yes — Strands works with a touch screen, so you can play it in a mobile browser.

What games are like Strands?

If you like Strands, try Spelling Bee, Semantle and Fibras. There is a longer list on the “Games like Strands” page.

Puzzle · Browser game

Strands

Released March 4, 2024 (3 years ago) · by The New York Times Company

Play on nytimes.com ↗Reddit

Opens nytimes.com in a new tab — it can’t run inside another page

About Strands

Strands is a New York Times word puzzle where the goal is to use every letter on the board to find today's linked words plus their hidden theme. You don't know which words you're looking for until you correctly discover them or use hints. Try to win without using any!

Screenshots and video

Related releases

bundle: NYT Games

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Languages

English

Strands: questions and answers

Can I play Strands in my browser?: Yes, on nytimes.com. Strands does not run inside other websites, so the Play button opens it in a new tab. There is nothing to install.
Who made Strands?: Strands was made by The New York Times Company and came out in 2024.
Does Strands work on phones and tablets?: Yes — Strands works with a touch screen, so you can play it in a mobile browser.
What games are like Strands?: If you like Strands, try Spelling Bee, Semantle and Fibras. There is a longer list on the “Games like Strands” page.