Strandsreturns with another deceptively difficult word search that’s anything but straightforward. In order to win, you need to study the one clue you are given and deduce all the hidden themed words and the theme itself.

If today’s grid has you completely stumped, you’re not alone; the words often hide in plain sight. This article provides all the assistance you might need, from gentle theme nudges to full word reveals and the complete answer with all the correct word placements. Whether you want just a small hint or the whole solution laid out, everything’s available below to help you conquer thisminimalist puzzle game.

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The NYT Games Strands It’s a Sign #394 June 24, 2025

TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueIt’s a Sign!It has seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

If you aren’t a fan of the in-game hints because they give too much away, you can find three spoiler-free hints below. Each one is just a little clue towards the theme and won’t ruin any answers for you for thispuzzle game that can make you smarter.

Hint 2: April ___ bring what?

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Hint 3: Signs of the coming, warmer times.

Spoilers for Today’s New York Times Strands

If you don’t feel like saving up non-themed words to get a spoiler in today’sStrands, you can find two spoiled words below. Open up each of these expandable sections to see one answer and where that answer goes in the letter grid of thismind-boggling puzzle game.

Word 2: Robins

The Answer to the NYT It’s a Sign Strands

The full spoiler for thismobile puzzle game similar toWordleis located below. Open it up and take a peek inside to get the whole answer spoiled for you, including all the themed words and their locations in the letter grid.

The category for today isSpringtime. The words are Blossoms, Robins, Pollen, Buds, Showers, and Puddles.

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Today’s Strands Explained

Don’t get today’s puzzle? You can find an explanation for it in the section below. It will break down what all the themed words, the Spangram, and the clue have in common.

It’s a Signrefers to how all of these words are different signs that Spring is on the way. You will start to see some of these things in the USA asSpringtimedraws closer and closer.

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Want to play? Check out theNew York Times GamesStrandswebsite, available on almost any device with a browser.

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