If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own underwater wonderland, today’s NYT Strands puzzle will feel right at home. With the theme “Pet store purchase,” this puzzle invites solvers into the aquatic aisle think bubbles, glass walls, and tiny finned friends darting around. From essential equipment to living creatures, the grid is filled with all the ingredients you’d need to assemble a personal marine museum. Whether you’re an aquarium hobbyist or just love wordplay, today’s challenge is sure to reel you in.
Today’s Strands Theme:
The theme for today’s NYT Strands on July 22, 2025, is Pet store purchase.
NYT Strands Hint for Today:
Spangram clue: A transparent container of water in which small creatures are kept.
Need a little help? Here are a few hints to get your brain swimming:
- Hint #1: A device used to circulate water in a terrarium, ensuring a healthy aquatic life.
- Hint #2: An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.
Strands Spangram Position: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?
The Spangram for today’s Strands on July 22, 2025, is mostly VERTICAL in direction.
- First letter: Column 4, Row 1
- Last letter: Column 4, Row 8
Today’s Strands Spangram Answer:
The Spangram for Strands #364 on July 22, 2025, is: Aquarium
Today’s Strands Answers:
Here are all the theme words featured in today’s puzzle:
- FISH
- TANK
- PUMP
- ROCKS
- PLANTS
- FILTER
- THERMOMETER
Reflections on Today’s Puzzle:
Today’s puzzle was a fun dive into the essentials of building an aquarium. From FISH to FILTER, each word felt like another piece of the puzzle in crafting a thriving underwater ecosystem. The presence of practical gear like PUMP and THERMOMETER provided great clues early on, while the eventual reveal of AQUARIUM wrapped it all together beautifully. The vertical Spangram placement added a subtle challenge, especially for solvers used to horizontal patterns.
Conclusion:
“Pet store purchase” brought a splash of creativity to today’s NYT Strands puzzle. Whether you solved it while sipping coffee or needed a few hints to get started, the experience was immersive and satisfying. Share your time and strategy in the comments, and check back tomorrow for a whole new theme. Happy puzzling!