If you are viewing this, you are in search of help with Strands, the New York Times’ innovative word-search challenge.

Strands features a distinctive twist on the classic word search. Words can be created from linked letters in any direction, including diagonal, and can alter direction, leading to unconventional shapes. Every letter within the grid contributes to a solution. A theme consistently connects each answer, in addition to the “spangram,” a distinctive word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and stretches across the entire grid either horizontally or vertically.

By providing a vague hint and excluding the word list, Strands offers a stimulating game that demands more time than other games such as Wordle and Connections.

If you find yourself at a standstill or lack 10 or more minutes to tackle today’s puzzle, we have all the NYT Strands hints necessary to move forward at your own pace.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: On the vine

The terms are related to gardening.

Today’s NYT Strands theme clearly outlined

These terms are types of a red vegetable.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today’s NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today’s spangram is Tomato.

NYT Strands word list for June 2

– Heirloom
– Cherry
– Tomato
– Beefstak
– Jubilee
– Plum
– Lunchbox

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