Today’s NYT Strands puzzle explores the humorous side of having absolutely nothing. With the quirky theme “Goose eggs,” the puzzle invites players to dive into slang, idioms, and borrowed words that all point to one idea zero. If you’re scratching your head trying to crack it, don’t worry, we’ve got all the hints, the Spangram direction, and the full list of theme words to help you out.
Today’s Strands Theme:
The theme for today’s NYT Strands on June 21, 2025, is Goose eggs.
NYT Strands Hint for Today:
What number means “empty”? Today’s hints lean into expressions that represent “nothing” in various creative and cultural ways.
- Hint #1: An informal word used to express the idea of absolute nullness.
- Hint #2: A Yiddish word that refers to something of little or no value.
Strands Spangram Position: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?
The Spangram is mostly VERTICAL in direction.
- Starts at: Row 2, Column 4
- Ends at: Row 9, Column 4
Today’s Strands Spangram Answer:
The Spangram for Strands #339 on June 21, 2025, is: DiddlySquat
Today’s Strands Answers:
Here are all the theme words that appeared in today’s puzzle:
- NADA
- ZERO
- NOTHING
- ZILCH
- NAUGHT
- ZIPPO
- BUPKIS
Reflections on Today’s Puzzle:
Today’s puzzle offered a humorous and playful twist, focusing on the many colorful ways we say “nothing.” Spotting NADA or ZILCH early probably gave solvers a solid clue into the theme, while the discovery of DiddlySquat made for a satisfying Spangram moment. The inclusion of words like BUPKIS and ZIPPO brought cultural flavor and added challenge, especially for solvers unfamiliar with Yiddish or American slang. Overall, a clever theme with an enjoyable path to the final solution.
Conclusion:
The June 21 Strands puzzle was all about nothing and it couldn’t have been more fun! If you stumbled across DiddlySquat or cracked NADA early, the rest likely fell into place with ease. But if a few of those quirky words threw you off, no worries each day is a clean slate. Let us know in the comments how many words you got before spotting the Spangram, and come back tomorrow for another mind-teasing adventure!