Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday, July 6 originally appeared on Parade. Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times's recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.

The New York Times Strands, launched after popular games like Wordle, presents a daily puzzle challenging players to find theme-related words and a Spangram. On July 6, 2025, the theme is "My hero!",

Stuck on today’s Strands puzzle? Don’t worry, here are some helpful hints to guide you through NYT Strands #480 and boost your chances of solving it.