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Strandshas a whole new jumble of letters in its letter grid to sort through. Hidden in it are several words and a Spangram that all fit into a secret category, and you only get one little clue to help you figure out what that theme might be.
If you are stuck on thisminimalist puzzle game, you can find help with the answer in the article below. There are clues to the theme of today’s puzzle, spoilers, and even the full answer to today’s puzzle if you want to see it.
The NYT Games Oh This Old Thing Strands #357 May 18, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueOh, This Old Thing?It has seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Tips
Inside the three sections below are spoiler-free hints to get you closer to the theme of thisinnovative puzzle game. Open them each up with the “Read More” button below them to see what’s hidden inside.
Hint 2: Items you cherish.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: A selection of items from a category that you go out of your way to pick up and keep.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
If you are looking for spoilers for this puzzle game, you have come to the right place. Each of the sections below has a single spoiled-themed word as well as a screenshot of where to put it.
Word 2: Comic
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands Oh, This Old Thing?
Want to see the full solution to thispuzzle game that can make you smarter? Look no further than the expandable section below, where you’ll find the Spangram, themed words, and their positions in the letter grid.
The category for today isCollectibles. The words are Plushie, Coin, Stamp, Comic, Bobblehead, and Vinyl.
Today’s Strands Explained
Don’t understand how thisrelaxing puzzle gameworks? Open the section below to see how the clue and the theme mesh together in a way that makes sense in this puzzle game.
Each of the themed words in this puzzle are different kinds ofCollectiblessomeone might collect. This makesOh, This Old Thing?a great clue because many of the most collectible collectibles are antiques or older, hard-to-find items.
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