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Strandshas a whole new puzzle for word puzzle fans to ponder over. This letter jumble contains seven words that need to be found, and it’s very easy for those playing this challenging game to get stuck.
If you already know therules of how to playStrandsbut are just stuck on today’s puzzle, you are not alone. This is one of the most challenging puzzles that has been featured inStrandsso far, and many players will probably be on the lookout for a hint to help them through. If you are stuck even with the help of the in-game hint system, you can find all sorts of hints for today’s puzzle below.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle for July 15, 2025
The puzzle for today offers “Pardon my French!” as a clue.There are seven things to find:one Spangram categoryandsix themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you are interested in getting some clues to today’s New York Times GamesStrandsthat don’t give away the whole puzzle, check out the following section. It is filled to the brim with general hints to help you find the answers.
Hint 2:Chic is one of the words in today’s puzzle.
General Hint 3
Hint 3:All the words are ones that are English words borrowed directly from French.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If you want to see two of the words from the puzzle and their locations in thismobile puzzle game, you can see one in each of the following expandable sections. Press the Read More buttons below if you wish to view them.
Word 2:Chic
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
Looking for the full answer? The expandable section below has all the words, the Spangram, and their locations in the puzzle. Click the Read More button to see the spoiler.
The category for today isLoan Words. The words are Beret, Chauffeur, Bureau, Liaison, Chic, and Apéritif.
Today’s Strands Explained
If you have seen the answer but still want to know how everything goes together, check out the expandable section below. In it, you’ll see how the words, the Spangram, and the clue all connect.
Pardon my French!refers to the fact that each one of the themed words are English words that have been borrowed from French. Chic, Beret, and all the other words are ones English has taken letter-for-letter from the French language.Loan Wordsare words that are taken from another language.
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