Strands is released at midnight in your time zone. To accommodate players around the world, we publish two Strands Sidekicks each day, based on Eastern Standard Time. If you find yourself on the wrong Sidekick, check your puzzle’s number, and go to this page to find its corresponding Sidekick post.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

Previously announced in May, Six Flags America and its accompanying Hurricane Harbor water park in Maryland will close at the conclusion of the 2025 season. While the fate of the attractions inside the park are unknown, plans for redevelopment of the land that the park occupies are in place, according to a press release.

When you finish one of The New York Times’ Strands puzzles, you’ll now see stats and details about your streak. I love Strands but had to break my daily habit for my own sanity, so please don’t judge me on my poor stats.