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The New York TimesStrandspuzzle returns with another brain-teasing word search that’s more than meets the eye. Beyond simply finding words, you’ll need to deduce the theme from a single clue while ensuring every letter in the grid gets used exactly once.
If thismind-boggling puzzle gamehas you stumped, this article provides plenty of support. It begins with gentle theme hints, progresses to word-length clues if you’re still stuck, and ultimately reveals the full answer with word placements if you want to see it. However much help you require, this guide has got you covered for today’s challenge.
The NYT Games Strands Wise Ones #390 June 08, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueWise Ones. It has six things to find: the Spangram and five themed words.
NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints
If you want a hint or two that won’t spoil any of the answers, look below. Each section found here has just a little themed clue that won’t ruin any of the words from thisminimalist puzzle gamebut will still help you solve it.
Hint 1: What are some things that are considered wise?
Hint 2: Someone who ponders life and other topics.
Hint 3: A guru, a master, a mentor.
Spoilers for Today’s New York Times Strands
The two sections below each contain one spoiled word and its placement in the letter grid of thisinnovative puzzle game. If you want to see some spoilers but don’t feel like saving up non-themed words for one in-game, you’re able to find them here.
Word 2: Thinker
The Answer to the NYT Wise Ones Strands
Just in need of the full answer? you’re able to find it below; this expandable section contains the Spangram, all the themed words, and where everything goes in the puzzle to use up every single one of the letters just once.
The category for today isGuiding Light. The words are Philosopher, Sage, Elder, Visionary, and Thinker.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you still don’t understand the answer to thismobile puzzle game, you should check out the section below. This shows how the themed words, Spangram, and clue all come together like pieces of a perfect puzzle.
TheWise Onesin this context are people who are supposed to be smart, wise, and help to guide you like aGuiding Light. All the themed words are different kinds of wise people that might help you if you are lost.
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