If you’re stuck on today’s NYT Strands game, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! The theme is “Sorry, didn’t catch that,” and the words are all types of mistakes. To play, use the hint to figure out the connections between the letters.
The spangram for this puzzle is a horizontal phrase called “Sports Goof.” Look for this phrase across the top row of letters in the grid.
The word list includes:
* Fault
* Fumble
* Error
* Sports Goof (the spangram)
* Blooper
* Muff
* Bobble
* Whiff
If you need a head start or want to check your progress, visit Mashable’s Games page for more hints. You can also find solutions to past puzzles and explore other online games on our Games hub.
Get ready to tackle the puzzle at your own pace with these helpful tips!
Source: https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-august-3-2025