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Today's NYT Strands puzzle is a fun one, and not too difficult. But if you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story .

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Hint for today's Strands puzzle

Today's Strands theme is: Out, damned spot!

If that doesn't help you, here's a clue: Think Maytag or Whirlpool.

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle's theme. If you're stuck, f

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