NYT Strands is the latest word game following Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections.The theme of NYT Strands today is 'Proprietary'.Hint words for NYT Strands game #457 include VELCRO, JACUZZI, KLEENEX, POPSICLE, CHAPSTICK.The spangram for game #457 is TRADEMARKED. The game was rated easy with a perfect score.