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.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.

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!",