Need some assistance with NYT Strands today? Today's theme — "Face time" — is easy enough if you can decode it.Below, we've compiled some useful hints for Strands #419, as well as the answers, should it come to that.

Warning: Spoilers ahead! In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Friday, April 25, 2025, is CONSTELLATIONS.

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.