Strandshas yet another challenging letter grid to find a bunch of words in. You will need to figure out both the theme and all the hidden themed words from just one little clue, and it’s pretty easy to get stuck on this one.
If you are stuck, this article is here to help. Other than therules ofStrands, you may find everything you need to successfully play through today’s puzzle in this guide. There is a section with general theme hints, one with spoilers, and another with the full answer to today’s puzzle.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #239 August 01, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueFall Fun.There are six themed words and one Spangram, making seven total things to find.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you don’t like the in-game hints because they give too much away, check out these three hints below. There is a general hint in each section that will get you closer to the theme of thisminimalist puzzle game.
Hint 1: Autumn fun times.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Where is a place people commonly go in the fall to celebrate and get fall-themed items?
General Hint 3
Hint 3: A big outdoor space with autumnal plants and fruit.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If you want a spoiler or two for thismobile puzzle gamebut don’t want to save up non-themed words for a hint, check out the sections below. Each one contains just one answer from the puzzle and a screenshot of where that word goes.
Word 2: Pumpkins
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
If you want to see the whole answer to theStrandspuzzle for today, open up the expandable section below. Inside will be all the themed words, the Spangram, and each of those words' location in the letter grid.
The category for today isOrchards. The words are Pumpkins, Hayrides, Maze, Apples, Doughnuts, and Cider.
Today’s Strands Explained
If an explanation of the finished puzzle would help you, there is one below. Open up this section to see how the clue, the themed words, and the Spangram all fit together and make sense in thischallenging puzzle game.
Fall Funis a great clue for theOrchardstheme because orchards are most popular during the fall when apples are in season. Each of the themed words are things to do for fun in and around orchards.
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