Get Strands Hint and help for the New York Times Strands game.

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April 27, 2025
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Strands Hint Extension

Strands Hint – Smart Hints for NYT Strands

Strands Hint is a simple and powerful Chrome Extension that helps you solve the New York Times Strands puzzle faster and smarter. Whether you're stuck or just want a little nudge in the right direction, Strands Hint provides subtle, real-time hints without spoiling the solution.

🎯 Features:

Real-time hints tailored to the daily Strands puzzle

Clean, distraction-free interface

Lightweight and easy to use

No spoilers – just gentle guidance

Safe and secure: no external scripts or data tracking

🔒 Privacy First:
This extension does not use remote code, eval(), or external scripts. All logic runs securely within your browser, so your data stays private.

Perfect for both beginners and puzzle pros, Strands Hint helps you get the most out of your daily word challenge—one hint at a time.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Strands Hint", "version": "1.0", "description": "Get Strands Hint and help for the New York Times Strands game.", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "default_title": "Strands Hint", "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Strands Hint extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Strands Hint extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Strands Hint extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Strands Hint extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Strands Hint extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Strands Hint extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Strands Hint Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Strands Hint extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Strands Hint extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Strands Hint extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Strands Hint extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Strands Hint extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Strands Hint extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Strands Hint extension file

Select and download the Strands Hint extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Strands Hint extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Strands Hint extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Strands Hint extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Strands Hint extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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