Strandshas a whole new letter jumble to find words inside of today. This puzzle is not the most challenging one the New York Times Games has ever come up with, but it isn’t easy either. If you already knowhow to playStrands, but you still need help, this article is for you. Here, you can find general clues to the whole puzzle, individual word spoilers, the entire answer to the puzzle, and even an explanation for how the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words all go together. No matter what kind of help you need, you can find it below.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #61 for July 04, 2025
There are seven items to find in this letter jumble: one Spangram and six themed words.A Shade Envious?is the clue.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you want a general hint for theStrandspuzzle that won’t spoil any words, check out the three hints below. There is one in each of the expandable sections to help you get closer to the answer to thischallenging puzzle.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What are some other words that are connected to the word “Envy?”
Hint 2: What color is envy?
Hint 3: Hues and shades.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Still stumped? The two sections below each have one word spoiler inside along with its position in the puzzle. Check them out if you want to see some helpful spoilers.
Word 2: Jungle
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
Looking for the full answer to today’sNew York Times GamesStrands?You can find all seven words and their positions in the letter grid in the expandable section below.
The category for today isGreens. The words are Artichoke, Forest, Emerald, Olive, Jungle, and Pistachio.
Today’s Strands Explained
If thisrelaxing video gamedoesn’t all add up right to you, check out the expandable section below. Inside, you’re able to find an explanation of the clue, the Spangram, and all the themed words.
Today’s clue isA Shade Envious?which is in reference to the fact that envy is usually described as the color green. All of the themed words are different hues and shades ofgreens.
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