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**Strands Sidekick Offers Hints and Community for Today’s Puzzle**
NEW YORK, NY – July 5, 2025 – The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is captivating word enthusiasts worldwide, and the “Strands Sidekick” is here to assist players in unraveling the daily challenges. Published twice daily in Eastern Standard Time to cater to a global audience, the Sidekick provides hints, community discussion, and spoiler warnings for those seeking guidance.
Today’s puzzle is rated as “moderate” in difficulty, according to tester feedback. The Sidekick encourages players to share their own experiences and ratings in the comments section. The article also provides resources for obtaining hints, engaging in community discussions, and contacting the NYT Games team with feedback. It also encourages users to follow the New York Times Games team on Instagram for solving tips and behind the scenes content. Finally, it provides links to other help communities for other games such as Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee.
Players are reminded to be mindful of spoilers and encouraged to adhere to community guidelines, emphasizing kindness and civility in discussions. For technical issues, users are directed to the Help button in the Games app settings.
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