NYT Strands today: Clues, answers, Spangram for July 5, 2025

The New York Times’ latest puzzle game, NYT Strands, is gaining popularity with its innovative approach to word puzzles. Launched after successes like Wordle and Connections, Strands challenges players to uncover theme-related words on a grid, including a special Spangram. The theme for July 5, 2025, is “Every second counts,” with hints pointing to timekeeping devices like chronometers and hourglasses.