Parade. Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times's recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.

On August 12, 2025, NYT Strands presents a puzzle themed "spitting image." Players are challenged to find words like DOUBLE, DUPLICATE, FACSIMILE, REPLICA, and LOOKALIKE, alongside the Spangram COPYTHAT.