New Delhi, June 7 -- Sunday's NYT Strands puzzle arrived with its claws out. Game #826, released at midnight on June 7, 2026, planted its theme squarely in the middle of a biology classroom and dared players to remember what they had forgotten since high school. The theme - Herpetology 101 - points unmistakably toward the cold-blooded corner of the animal kingdom, and once that connection clicks, the entire 6x8 grid shifts from impenetrable to inevitable. If you are still stuck, or simply want to compare notes, every hint, the spangram, and the complete Strands answers for today are laid out below in spoiler-safe order.

What Is NYT Strands?

Strands is The New York Times' word-search puzzle with a twist. Players work through a 6x8 grid o...