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Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, every day.

By New York Times Games. July 8, 2025, 6:00 a.m. ET. Hello, fellow word lovers. Welcome to Strands Sidekick. Our goal here is to help you solve each day’s puzzle.

Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Wednesday, July 9 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.