Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday, July 6 originally appeared on Parade. Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times's recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.

The New York Times Strands, launched after popular games like Wordle, presents a daily puzzle challenging players to find theme-related words and a Spangram. On July 6, 2025, the theme is "My hero!",

The NYT Strands puzzle for July 4 celebrates the flavors and feel of a summer cookout.The spangram BARBECUE unites a spread of picnic favorites a