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Sunday, June 7, 2026#1003

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Sunday, June 7

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Today’s theme

Herpetology 101

Spangram
COLDBLOODED
Theme words
  • BULLFROG
  • CHAMELEON
  • CROCODILE
  • SNAKE
  • TURTLE

NYT Strands #1003 (Sunday, June 7) theme is “Herpetology 101”. Spangram: COLDBLOODED. Theme words: BULLFROG, CHAMELEON, CROCODILE, SNAKE, TURTLE.

Today’s theme

Herpetology 101

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    COLDBLOODED
    Theme words
    • BULLFROG
    • CHAMELEON
    • CROCODILE
    • SNAKE
    • TURTLE

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1003, Sunday, June 7. The official theme is "Herpetology 101" — work through the hints before revealing the spangram.

    How Strands hints work

    Each hint reveals a bit more about the theme and the spangram without naming any answer word. The full list of theme words stays below the fold.

    How to crack the spangram

    The spangram touches two opposite sides of the board and sums up the whole theme, so it's usually the longest answer. Find a couple of theme words first, ask what links them, then look for a long path that stretches edge to edge.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Strands spangram for June 7 (#1003)?
    Today's Strands spangram is COLDBLOODED.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1003)?
    The theme clue is "Herpetology 101", and the theme words are BULLFROG, CHAMELEON, CROCODILE, SNAKE, TURTLE.
    How many theme words are in a Strands puzzle?
    Each Strands board hides a set of theme words plus one spangram. Today's puzzle has 5 theme words to find alongside the spangram.