Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, August 18 originally appeared on 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.

NYT Strands is one of the latest additions to The New York Times expanding portfolio of digital puzzles. Unlike Wordle, which challenges players to crack a single word, Strands requires deeper analysi

The New York Times Strands for August 18, 2025, presents a shoe-themed puzzle, "If the shoe fits..." Players are challenged to find words like CLOG, LOAFER, and SANDALS, with FootWear as the Spangram.