Today’s Strands theme focuses on observation, with words related to study, inspection, and detailed analysis.
The spangram ‘ANALYSIS’ ties together all theme words, emphasizing careful thought and deeper understanding.
Each answer reflects a method of inquiry—perfect for puzzle solvers who love logic and discovery.
Every Sunday, puzzle lovers gear up for a fresh mental challenge with The New York Times Strands, the word game that’s quickly become a weekend ritual.
Designed to stretch your vocabulary and spot hidden patterns, Strands blends logic with language in a delightfully addictive format. Whether you’re sipping coffee or solving on the go, today’s puzzle offers a perfect balance of fun and frustration.
Missed a word or two? Don’t worry — we’ve got the hints, themes, and full answers to keep your Sunday streak going strong.
Daily NYT Strands Hints provide gentle nudges to help players uncover tricky themed words. Solving NYT Strands Today can be both satisfying and addictive, especially for fans of logic and wordplay.
Fill the Board
Theme words remain highlighted in blue when located.
Drag letters into the cube chamber to create words, or simply tap them in sequence.
Theme words fill the board without overlapping with one another.
Find the Spangram
The spangram describes the theme of the puzzle and touches two opposite sides of the board. One or two words comprise it.
The spangram is highlighted yellow once found.
Example spangram and theme words: PEAR, FRUIT, BANANA, APPLE, etc.
Want a Hint?
Hint after finding any three non-theme words.
Hints show the letters of a theme word. If there is already a hint on the board, the next hint will reveal the letter order of that word.
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!
Our puzzle today comprises seven words that fall under a certain theme, including the spangram. The first two letters of each word are:
ST
WE
SU
EX
IN
SC
AN (SPANGRAM)
All NYT Strands Answers are revealed after the daily puzzle closes, allowing players to learn from missed clues.
If you wish to finish this current NYT Strands puzzle this Sunday, you must dive deep and think critically. Every word presented on the board relates back to the key idea of minute or close examination.
The objective is to discover each one and use every single letter. It goes as:
STUDY
WEIGH
SURVEY
EXAMINE
INSPECT
SCRUTINIZE
ANALYSIS: the word that stretches across the board and pulls the whole theme together.
Analysis unlocks the hidden layers beneath the surface — from decoding data to understanding emotions. It’s the sharp tool of thinkers, revealing patterns, truths, and meaning where others see chaos.
Congrats if you found it—and if not, now you’ve got the full reveal. Happy puzzling!
The main theme of today's NYT Strands puzzle points toward contemplation and investigation. With ANALYSIS serving as the spangram, every answer portrays one sort of observing and comprehending the world around us.
NYT Strands July 27 edition featured a particularly challenging theme that stumped even seasoned solvers. Synonyms like STUDY, SURVEY, INSPECT, and SCRUTINIZE describe ways of examination, while WEIGHT and EXAMINE grant subtlety to the concept.
Each letter belongs to a word, posing yet more challenges to the painstakingly curious minds.