The New York Times Strands puzzle for August 24th presents a challenging word search with long and short words scattered throughout.
Need hints? The puzzle's theme revolves around loud noises, so consider words related to decibel levels or ear protection.
Uncovering three or more four-letter words unlocks helpful in-game hints towards the main theme words to solve.
The ultimate goal is discovering all theme words, including a unique spangram spanning the entire puzzle grid.
