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Strandsis here again with another letter grid, another clue, and a whole lot of challenge. If you are stuck on today’s puzzle, it’s no wonder; this one can be difficult for even long-time players who knowhow to playStrandswell.
If you are in need of help, you can find it in this article. It contains general hints, spoilers, and even the full answer if you want to see it. No matter what you need to solve this puzzle, you’ll be able to find it below.
The NYT Games Step To It Strands #358 July 18, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueStep To It. It has eight things to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Tips
Need a clue but don’t want to use the in-game hint system? Inside each of the three sections below resides one spoiler-free tip to get you closer to the theme of thisfree browser-based game.
Hint 3: The different ways you can walk.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Each of the two sections below has spoilers inside. Open them up to see what the themed word is and where you’re able to put it in the puzzle game’s letter grid.
Word 2: Shuffle
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands Step To It
If you’re curious about the full answer to thisminimalist puzzle game, it’s just below. Open that expandable section to see the Spangram, all seven themed words, and where they’re placed in the puzzle.
The category for today isGet Moving. The words are Waddle, Tiptoe, Shuffle, Strut, Skip, Mosey, and Stroll.
Today’s Strands Explained
If thischallenging puzzle gamehas you baffled, the section below has an explanation for today’s puzzle. It breaks down how the theme, Spangram, and clue all come together in perfect harmony to make sense.
Get Movingis the theme for today because all the themed words are different ways of walking or moving your feet. The clue isStep to Itbecause you need to step to get your feet moving and do any of these walks or movements.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times GamesStrandswebsite, available on almost any device with a browser.
