Another day means another edition of the popularNew York Timespuzzle,Strands, which challenges players to identify seven connecting words and one longer Spangram word, all of which are related to the theme of the day. If you are finding yourself stuck or don’t quite understandall the rules ofStrands, this article will guide you as far as you’d like to be guided. Whether it’s some general clues to get you on the right track, one or two words to help you find the rest, or the complete solution, you’ll find everything you need to know tosolve the April 6 edition of this puzzle game.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #34 for June 20, 2025
Today’sStrandsclue isPicture This. There are eight answers hidden within the board - seven themed words and one Spangram.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you can’t quite figure out what the answers are to the April 6 edition ofNew York Times' challengingStrandspuzzle, feel free to take a look at the three expandable sections below. Within are some general hints to get you on the right track to completing today’s quiz.
General Hint 1
Hint 1 for today’sStrandspuzzle: All the themed words relate to pictures.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: What items would you use if you wanted to take pictures?
Hint 3: Equipment needed for taking good quality photos.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today’s Strands
Finding the completesolution to this mobile appand browser compatible puzzle for today can test even the brightest puzzlers out there. If you want a little helping hand with this edition of the brain teaser, then expand the below sections for the answers for two words in today’sStrands.
Word 2: Light
The Answer to Today’s New York Times Games Strands
Should readers be on the hunt for the complete answer to today’sStrandspuzzle, then the below section will reveal all the words associated with the puzzle’s “Picture This” theme. Not only will you find all seven themed words, but you will also find the 11-letter Spangram that completes the puzzle.
The category for today isPhotography. The words are Timer, Light, Flash, Lens, Filter, Tripod, and Camera.

Today’s Strands Explained
If you’ve completed today’sStrandspuzzle and still can’t quite figure out where one or more of the words fit into the category, then take a look at the explanation of the group below. Inside the expandable section below you will find how the clue, Spangram, and words all marry together under the same theme.
The SpangramPhotographyindicates that all of the words in today’sStrandspuzzle relate to the different items one might use to take photographs. Each word is an item in a professional photographer’s supply bag, which explains the use ofPicture Thisas the theme for the puzzle.

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



