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Strands is released at midnight in your time zone. To accommodate players around the world, we publish two Strands Sidekicks each day, based on Eastern Standard Time. If you find yourself on the wrong Sidekick, check your puzzle’s number, and go to this page to find its corresponding Sidekick post.

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On October 19, 2025, the NYT Strands a fruity update. If you need help solving the puzzle, we've created this guide for you.