Today's New York Times Strands hints and answers are here! If you're looking for Friday's Strands hints, spangram, and answers, you've come to the right place. The NYT Strands puzzle is a fascinating twist on the classic word search, available on the NYT website and the NYT Games app, alongside beloved games like Wordle and Connections. Each day features a new Strands puzzle, where you must navigate a six-by-eight grid of letters to uncover a set of themed words. In today's challenge, the theme revolves around the hint ‘Westminster assembly’, drawing connections to dog breeds. As you progress, remember that finding a spangram—signaling the letters that link multiple theme words—is crucial. The spangram today is highlighted in yellow, while the theme words light up in blue. This interactive puzzle allows connections in all directions, and finding three valid words of four letters or more will unlock a helpful hint. For today's puzzle, prepare for a total of seven theme words, including the spangram. Spoiler alert: if you’re ready, I’ll share the first two letters of all the theme words, arranged systematically. The answer words will include DOG GROUP among others. If you're puzzled by the 'Westminster assembly' clue, don’t fret—this hints at various dog breeds common among canine enthusiasts. For further insights, follow my blog to stay updated on Strands and other word games, along with gaming news and analysis.