Hints and Answers for NYT Strands Puzzle No. 435 Revealed

NEW YORK, NY – The New York Times Strands puzzle No. 435 was released on May 12, 2025, featuring a challenging word search game. The puzzle’s theme is ‘A little respect,’ with a special spangram: STREETCRED.

Players aim to find interconnected words in a six by eight grid, which can be formed in various directions. The objective is to uncover words linked to the theme, with hints provided to assist solvers. Gael Cooper, a journalist and editor, offers insights and assistance for those struggling with the puzzle.

“This one is going to be pretty tough, from its hint to the list of words to its spangram,” said Cooper. The hint encourages players to look for hidden words that fit within the challenge. Each word found helps reveal parts of the theme.

The game requires players to identify both standard answers and a spangram that spans the grid. Players are reminded that the spangram can sometimes be a proper name.

The official hint for today’s puzzle emphasizes understanding one’s core identity: ‘Who you are at your core.’ Despite its challenges, this puzzle reinforces the engaging nature of Strands, which is still in beta.

To find the spangram, players start with the letter ‘S’ located five letters down on the far left row. With focus and persistence, many will unravel today’s puzzle successfully. Strands is part of a growing range of word games by The New York Times, joining the ranks of classics like Wordle.