NYT Strands – Hints and Answers for July 24, 2025

If you’re reading this, you’re probably in need of some assistance with playing Strands, the New York Times’ unique word-search game. In Strands, players must think outside the box and create words using linked letters in various directions, resulting in fun and quirky shapes and patterns. Each grid contains a hidden theme and a special “spangram” that sums up the theme, making it a challenging and brain-teasing game that sets it apart from others like Wordle and Connections.

Feeling stuck? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with all the hints you need to tackle today’s puzzle at your own pace. Today’s theme revolves around animal-related words, such as growl, hiss, and stomp. The spangram for today is “Warning,” and it spans horizontally across the grid.

For more daily online games and puzzles, be sure to check out Mashable’s Games page. And if you’re craving more challenges, Mashable has a wide variety of games to keep you entertained. If today’s puzzle isn’t your cup of tea, don’t fret, we’ve also got the solution for today’s Strands.