NYT Strands is a standout addition to The New York Times' growing collection of digital puzzles. Players are presented with a 6x8 letter grid and tasked with uncovering words that align with a specific daily theme.

The New York Times' puzzle family welcomed Strands, a word game challenging players to find themed words within a letter grid, including a special Spangram. For June 9, 2025, the theme is 'What you see isn’t what you get,