Today's spangram answer on Friday, May 23, 2025, is BEANSALAD. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Friday, May 23 first appeared on Parade on May 23, 2025

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.