The New York Times introduced the puzzle game Strands, blending elements from Connections, Spelling Bee, and crosswords. Launched in 2025, Strands challenges players to uncover themed words on a grid.

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help and hints for you here.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Happy birthday to Strands! The New York Times Stands game, which is kind of like a word-find where you're not given the list of words to find, celebrated its 365th puzzle on Monday and marked its full one-year anniversary with a Strands-themed puzzle on Tuesday.

It's time for a whole new Strands grid filled with seemingly random letters from the New York Times Games, and this one won't be easy for anyone.

Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid.

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.

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Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid.

Stuck on today's NYT Games? If today's Wordle has you stumped, the Connections puzzle isn't coming together or NYT Strands feels impossible to untangle, you're in the right place. Every day, these brain-teasing puzzles from the New York Times bring a mix of fun and frustration.