As of May 23, 2025, the New York Times has introduced a new puzzle game called NYT Strands. This engaging daily puzzle features unique themes, challenging players to uncover all the words on the grid, including a special Spangram that spans two sides of the board, enhancing the thematic experience.

The New York Times launched its first crossword puzzle on February 15, 1942, in the Sunday Magazine, created by Charles Erlenkotter and edited by Margaret Farrar. It was the first major newspaper to feature a crossword puzzle. Over the years, the NYT has rolled out various captivating games, including the Mini Crossword in 2014, followed by Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and Tiles. The immensely popular Wordle was introduced in 2022, along with Connections and now Strands.

If you're struggling with today's NYT Strands puzzle, we have some hints to ignite your curiosity. Keep reading to find the answers for today's challenge.

The theme for today's Strands is 'The musical fruit.'

SPOILER ALERT: Below are hints for today's NYT Strands, which may reveal parts of the answers. Proceed with caution:

Spangram Hint: A protein-rich dish made from legumes, typically served cold.

Hint #1: An organ responsible for filtering waste from the bloodstream and regulating fluids.

Hint #2: A small, dark legume commonly found in Latin American dishes.

• KIDNEY


• GREEN


• CANNELLINI


• FAVA


• BLACK


• PINTO


• NAVY

The Spangram for today's NYT Strands puzzle is 'BeanSalad.'

Strands is a unique game that merges elements from Connections, Spelling Bee, and traditional crossword puzzles. Players are presented with 48 letters on a 6 x 8-inch board along with a daily theme. The objective is to solve the Spangram and identify all the theme-related words.

Players can connect letters on the grid to form words using a mouse or touch screen, dragging to link letters in any direction.

Identifying the central theme word or Spangram is essential for grasping the Strands theme.

In addition to the Spangram, players must search for other theme words within the puzzle. Completing all words will solve the puzzle.

Identify the theme words: Fill in the grid with the theme answers, which will be highlighted in blue once found and will not overlap.

Locate the Spangram: The Spangram is a key element that connects two opposite sides of the board, summarizing the theme and may consist of two words. It will be highlighted in yellow once discovered.

Utilize hints: Look for unrelated words as clues. For every three non-theme words revealed, letters will be highlighted to assist in finding a themed word without directly revealing it.