Today's NYT Strands puzzle is exceptionally tough, let's just admit it. The connections between the hidden words are not easy to figure out, and even the spangram might be a word you don't know ...

This new puzzle is a word search with a unique twist. When solvers open the game, they will see a 6-by-8 grid of letters. Solvers can track the number of theme words they have found as they play.

NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Saturday, July 12 first appeared on Parade on Jul 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.