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

Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Every second counts The words are time-related. Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained These words are ways to tell time.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh The words are summer-related. Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained These words are associated with children's camps.

Today's NYT Strands puzzle is a tough one. The theme name threw me off, and I was looking for words like "muddy," but it went another way entirely. If you need hints and answers, read on.

The completed NYT Strands puzzle for July 8, 2025, #492. Today's Strands spangram is SPARES. To find it, look for the S that's five letters down on the far-left row, and wind across.