Find out what today's Strands answer is for game #490 and get some hints for it. You might need them! Plus see the solutions to yesterday's game.

Today's NYT Strands puzzle celebrates a common July 4 activity. Some of the words are long and might be tough to unscramble, but if you recognize the theme, you should be good.

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