Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.

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.

The New York Times introduced its first crossword puzzle in 1942 and has since expanded to include various puzzles like the Mini Crossword, Spelling Bee, and Wordle. The latest addition, Strands, launched in 2025,