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.

The NYT Strands puzzle got updated on 6, 2025. Here are hints and the full solution to complete today's challenge.

George A. Romero, as a dad and a filmmaker, loved a good practical effect. Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons talk the fun needle drops in "Bugonia," from Chappell Roan to Green Day. Stay to the end of the trailer for a real blast from the past.