Strandsis a daily word puzzle game brought to you by the New York Times Games. If you like word search puzzles but wish they were more challenging, this is the one for you. But sometimes, it can get a little too challenging.
If today’s puzzle is giving you trouble in spite of already knowing all therules of how to playStrands, you can find all the hints you need below. Each section contains things like clues to the theme, spoilers, and even the whole answer if that is what you want to see.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #148 for July 17, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has eight items to find: one Spangram and seven themed words. It has the clueBook It!.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you want some general hints for thismobile puzzle game, check out the three sections below. Each one contains a clue that won’t spoil the Spangram or any of the themed words.
Hint 1: Where do you find books?
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Where is the best place to get books without spending money?
Hint 3: Things found in a library.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If you are still stuck, check out the two sections below. Each one contains just one spoiled word and its position in theNew York Times GamesStrandspuzzle.
Word 2: Learn
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
The answer to thiswell-received puzzle gameis in the expandable section below. Open it to see the full answer and a screenshot of the completed puzzle as well.
The category for today isPublicLibrary. The words are Renew, Read, Study, Meet, Borrow, and Learn.
Today’s Strands Explained
Want an explanation for how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clues work together? This can all be found in the expandable section below. Press the Read More button on the section below to see it in full.
The theme for today isPublic Library. In order to get books or setup meetings in this free public space, you will need toBook It. Each of the themed words for today are things that can be done in a Library.
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