Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “That’s proprietary!” For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,

Strands, the newest addition to the New York Times’ growing lineup of daily puzzles, invites players to uncover theme-based words within a six-by-eight letter grid.