Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, June 2 first appeared on Parade on Jun 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared. Commenters can't believe how the iconic singer looked.

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.