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It’s time for a whole newStrandspuzzle. It is a 6x8 grid filled with seemingly-random letters, and it hides a selection of words that revolve around a theme. In order to win, you need to figure out the theme from one little clue and find all the hidden themed words.
Even with the in-game hint system in thisminimalist puzzle game, it can be challenging to tackle alone. If you are looking for a helping hand, this article contains clues, individual spoilers, and the full answer to this puzzle as well.
The NYT Games Strands A Good Roast #384 July 24, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueA Good Roast. It has eight things to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.
NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints
If in-game hints feel too revealing in thisfree-to-play game, the sections below offer spoiler-free help. Each of the three sections provides a small clue to nudge you toward the theme without ruining the puzzle.
Hint 1: “Haha, you gotroasted.”
Hint 2: “That was really funny!”
Hint 3: Hahahahahahahaha.
Spoilers for Today’s New York Times Strands
If you don’t like the in-game hints because you have to save up non-theme words to get one, you may find spoilers in the sections below instead. Each section contains just one answer and its position in the letter grid of thispuzzle that can teach words.
Word 2: Giggle
The Answer to the NYT A Good Roast Strands
If you’re looking for the complete answer to thisdifficult puzzle game, the section below has everything you need inside it. This includes the themed words, the Spangram, and their exact locations in the puzzle.
The category for today isCracking Up. The words are Giggle, Cackle, Shriek, Chuckle, Laugh, Roar, and Howl.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you are looking for a clearer understanding of today’s Strands puzzle, the section below is for you. It breaks down how the clue, theme, and words fit together, helping you see the connections you might have missed.
The theme for today isCracking Upbecause all the words are different ways of laughing or cracking up. The clue for today isA Good Roastbecause a “roast” is when a group of comedians makes fun of a willing single person, which usually makes everyone laugh.
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