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Strandshas a letter grid filled with seemingly-random letters. Inside this grid are hidden seven themed words that are all secret, and you have to guess them all with just one vague clue.
It’s pretty easy to get stuck on this one, even if you know therules of how to playStrandswell. The theme is a very specific thing, and you might be looking for help. This article is here to help with that with hints, spoilers, and a whole lot more below.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #235 July 13, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words. It has the clueMy Cup of Tea.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you want some general hints for today’sStrandspuzzle, you’re able to find three below. Each expandable section contains just one general hint that has none of the answers inside. They will just point you in the right direction for figuring out the theme.
Hint 1: Type of tea.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Things that go in a favorite type of tea.
Hint 3: Spices that go into a spicy tea.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
There are two spoilers for thismind-boggling puzzle game, one in each of the sections below. Each has just one spoiled word and a screenshot of where that word goes.
Word 2: Clove
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
If you want to see the full answer for thispuzzle game, you can open up the expandable section below. Inside are all the themed words and a screenshot of where they all go in the puzzle’s letter grid.
The category for today isMasalaChai. The words are Clove, Cinnamon, Anise, Pepper, Nutmeg, and Cardamom.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you are confused after completing thisbrowser puzzle game, check out the section below. Inside will be a breakdown of what the clue and themed words have in common.
My cup of teais in reference to howMarsala Chaiis a type of tea; in fact, Chai is the Hindi word for tea. It contains a whole bunch of spices, and all the themed words are examples of these spices.
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