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

Spelling bees can help fill the gaps. Experts told Education Week that spelling bees are both educational and enjoyable for kids, in part because they allow for some friendly competition.

Faizan Zaki, 13, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee championship on Thursday, May 29 — and says he couldn't have done it without the support of his parents and twin sister.