There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list,

Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid and keep your streak intact.

With an ever-growing appetite for intellectual word games, NYT Strands has swiftly positioned itself as a compelling alternative to Wordle and Connections. For Tuesday, June 17, 2025, puzzle enthusiasts faced a new challenge under the theme “Make it work.