Strandsis back with another challenging collection of seemingly random letters to find words in. You’ll need to find several themed words in the jumble by using all the letters only once, but this game is a lot more challenging than therules of how to playStrandsmight suggest; this game requires a lot of knowledge of the category — and a little bit of luck. If your luck has run out, however, you can find all the help you need to solve it in the article below, including spoilers, hints, and explanations for how the themed words and the clue go together.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #69 for June 16, 2025
Today’s clue isIt’s a Date!There are seven things to find in this puzzle: one Spangram category and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Searching for help that won’t spoil thisPC puzzle game’s words? You can find three general hints, one in each of the three expandable sections below.
Hint 2: That special date in high school.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Probably the most important event in high school after graduation for most kids.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If spoilers for thisgame for puzzle loverswould help you out, you can find two of the words below. Each expandable section has one word and its position in the puzzle grid inside of it.
Word 2: Dress
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
Looking for the full answer for thischallenging puzzle game? you may find the complete answer in the expandable section below, including all the themed words, the Spangram, and their position in the puzzles.
The category for today isPromNight. The words are Corsage, Tuxedo, Court, Dress, Dance, and Boutonniere.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you want an explanation for how the Spangram, the themed words, and the clue all fit together, check out the section below. Inside is everything you need to know about today’s puzzle.
The clue for today —It’s a Date— refers to howProm Nightis a school-sanctioned date night. All the themed words are things many people associate with this school dance.
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