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Today’sStrandspuzzle presents another letter grid brimming with hidden words connected by a clever theme. The challenge lies in uncovering all the themed words while using each letter exactly once, a task that’s easier said than done. Even for those who know therules ofStrandswell, this can be a big challenge.
When that single clue doesn’t spark immediate inspiration, this guide offers all the help you need. It starts with subtle hints about the theme, word spoilers, and finally gives you access to the complete solution with all words and their locations. Whether you need just a nudge or the full reveal, this article has got the help you need to conquer today’sStrandspuzzle.
The NYT Games Strands In the Circle of Life #388 July 14, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueIn the Circle of Life. It has seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words.
NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints
If you don’t like the in-game hint system because you don’t like spoilers, you can find thematic help in the three sections below. Each will give you a little clue that won’t ruin any of the answers to thispopular puzzle game.
General Spangram Hint 1
Hint 1: What is the circle of life associated closely with?
Hint 2: Where is the Elton John song from?
Hint 3: Hakuna Matata!
Spoilers for Today’s New York Times Strands
If a spoiler or two would help you out with thismind-boggling puzzle game, but you don’t feel like saving up for in-game hints, you can find some below. Open each of the expandable sections below with the “Read More” button to see both the word and its location in the puzzle’s letter grid.
Word 2: Hyena
The Answer to the NYT In the Circle of Life Strands
Want the full answer to today’sStrandspuzzle? You can find all the themed words, the Spangram, and their locations in the letter grid, all in the section below. Beware of the whole puzzle being spoiled in this section.
The category for today isLion King. The words are Warthog, Elephant, Zebra, Hyena, Hornbill, and Meerkat.
Today’s Strands Explained
The answer for thisrelaxing puzzle gametoday might not make sense to everyone, so here is a breakdown of why it goes well with the clue and the Spangram. If you want to see it, open up the section below with the “Read More” link underneath it.
In the Circle of Lifeis a very popular song from the animated Disney movieTheLion King. Each of the themed words are animals found in that movie, other than the lions, of course.
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