# NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, July 21 (game #505)

> Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun?

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-21-july-2025?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=687d0c0e7b7505805fe70336)
- **Published:** 2025-07-20
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #game #hints #strands #answers #word #connections #july #monday
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