HIGHLIGHTS
- Today’s NYT Strands theme is “That’s Proprietary!,” meaning players need to find words related to products protected by registered trade names.
- The Spangram is 11 characters long, starting with “T” and ending with “D,” running horizontally through the puzzle.
- VE, KL, JA, PO, and CH are the first two letters of the remaining answers for today’s NYT Strands.
You must find hidden words by connecting adjacent letters to form complete words in NYT Strands.
Yesterday’s puzzle tasked us with uncovering seven hidden words related to the theme “On The Vine.“
You must fill the word grid so that each letter is marked, and the strands do not overlap.
That’s Proprietary! Meaning In The NYT Strands
Today’s NYT Strands theme is “That’s Proprietary!,” meaning you must identify six hidden words related to the theme.

The puzzle is designed to challenge players to think both literally and figuratively.
Some puzzles are straightforward, while others use themed designs to mislead players’ thinking.
Every puzzle includes a Spangram, a word or phrase that represents the theme and stretches across the board from one side to the other.

Today’s spangram is “Trademarked,” beginning with the first word in the fifth row and ending with the last word in the sixth row.
Deciphering the spangram suggests that the theme involves words related to products marketed under and protected by registered trade names.
All Answers For NYT Strands For June 3, 2025
To begin solving, scan each row and column of the puzzle until you spot words connected to the theme.

Additionally, marking words that appear in the grid but are unrelated to the theme will contribute to the hint.
Trademark, mark, dare, sick, and past are some of the words you can highlight to find hints in today’s puzzle.
After you have successfully mark three unrelated words, the game highlights the letters of one of the answers as a hint.

Here are all the words you’ll find in the NYT Strands for June 3, 2025:
- Velcro
- Kleenex
- Jacuzzi
- Popsicle
- ChapStick
All of these words are brand names that were originally registered trademarks but are often used generically in everyday language.

Once you mark all the answers, you’ll complete today’s puzzle and wait until midnight for the next game.
In the meantime, stay engaged by exploring other NYT games like Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and more.

