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.

Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Thursday, June 5 originally appeared on Parade.

New York Times introduced Strands, a word puzzle game. Players solve it by finding themed words on a grid. A special Spangram stretches across the board. The theme for June 5, 2025, is 'Mary, Mary, quite