Mon Dec 15 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York Times Games Offers Strands Sidekick for Challenging Puzzle on December 15, 2025
NEW YORK, NY – December 15, 2025 – New York Times Games has released its daily Strands puzzle, rated as “challenging” by paid testers. For players seeking assistance, the “Strands Sidekick” offers hints and a community forum to discuss the puzzle.
Published at midnight in each user’s timezone, Strands challenges players to untangle a themed word puzzle. The Sidekick articles, released twice daily according to Eastern Standard Time, provide tips, potential spoilers, and a comment section where players can share their experiences, discuss solutions, and connect with fellow word enthusiasts.
The article provides direct links to reveal first letters and directions of up to three theme words. Players are encouraged to utilize the hints judiciously and engage respectfully with the community.
New York Times Games also announced its presence on Instagram, offering solving tips and behind-the-scenes content. Feedback can be submitted via email, and technical issues can be reported through the game’s settings menu.
Separate forums are also available for discussion of other popular New York Times Games such as Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee.
Contact:
crosswordeditors@nytimes.com
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