Strandshas a whole new board of mixed up, seemingly random letters to wrangle into a Spangram and six themed words. to win today, you’ll need a good foundation of therules of how to playStrands. You’ll need to be able to tease the words out of the puzzle, and figure out how they all fit together to find the Spangram. Below, you can find hints to help you figure out the Spangram, spoilers for individual words, the answer to today’s Strands, and even an explanation for what the Spangram and clue mean.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle for June 08, 2025
The clue for today isLock Steps, and there are seven things to find in the puzzle. There is one category called the Spangram, and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you want a hint or two, check the expandable sections below. Each has a little clue to help you get a little closer to the answers.
Hint 1 for thisStrandspuzzle: Shampoo.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: What are all the meanings of the word “lock?”
General Hint 3
Hint 3 in thisinnovative puzzle game: You could probably add “Brush” or “Style” to these words.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Need one of the themed words to get you started? Below, you can find two words in individual expandable sections; check them out to see both the word and its position in the puzzle.
Word 2: Towel
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
If you want to see the answer to thisbrowser-based puzzle game, you may find it in the expandable section below. Inside will be the Spangram, all the themed words, and their locations inside the puzzle.
The category for today isHairCare. The words are Condition, Rinse, Towel, Apply, Lather, and Moisturize.
Today’s Strands Explained
Don’t get how to clue, the words, and the Spangram category all fit together in thispuzzle game that can make you smarter? Here is a brief explanation of what it all means.
The Spangram isHair Care, and each word is a step for taking care of your hair, perhaps in the shower or afterward. The clueLock Steprefers to the steps to make your locks (i.e., parts of your hair) look and feel great.
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