Strandsis back again with a brand-new grid filled with random letters that hides a selection of themed words. In order to win, you need to figure out each of those words from just one clue and find them while using every letter just once.
If you are stuck on this challenging game, you aren’t alone; this particular puzzle is a pretty big challenge because of the vagueness of the clue. This article contains everything to help you win thisdifficult puzzle game, including spoilers, hints, and even the full answer.
The NYT Games Strands Needle Work Puzzle #355 July 23, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueNeedle Work. It has eight things to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you want a spoiler-free hint, you can find three of them below. Open each with the “Read More” link below them to take a peek inside at the clues for the theme of this puzzle game.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What sorts of things do you need needles for?
Hint 2: Needles and ink.
Hint 3: Artwork permanently inked in your skin with needles.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
In the two sections below, you will find a themed word spoiler for thismobile puzzle game. If you want to know what the word is and where it is located in the grid, you should open up the sections below with the “Read More” buttons underneath each.
Word 2: Swallow
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands Needle Work
Want to see the full answer to thisinnovative puzzle gametoday? Check out the very next section for the Spangram, themed words, and a screenshot of the completed grid all together.
The category for today isTattoos. The words are Ship, Anchor, Flower, Snake, Dragon, Panther, and Swallow.
Today’s Strands Explained
Confused by this puzzlegame similar toWordle’s answer? Check out the section below for a clear breakdown of how the Spangram, themed words, and clue connect seamlessly together to make sense.
The theme for today isTattoos. Each of the themed words are common tattoos, and you can get them by getting stabbed over and over again with inkedneedles, which requires a lot ofworkand skill to operate.
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