Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Friday, July 4 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.

Over the years, the NYT has introduced several beloved games, including the Mini Crossword in 2014, followed by Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and Tiles. In 2022, the NYT launched the wildly popular Wordle,

The NYT Strands puzzle for July 4 celebrates the flavors and feel of a summer cookout.The spangram BARBECUE unites a spread of picnic favorites a