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.

In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Monday, January 27, 2025, is GAMBLING.

Strands is a daily word-search puzzle from the New York Times Games that presents a unique and difficult challenge for fans.

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In today's puzzle, there are six theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top-half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Saturday, January 25, 2025, is LETTERS.

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

The game's popularity skyrocketed within months, growing from 91 players in November 2021 to more than 2 million by January 2022. This rapid growth caught the attention of The New York Times, which acquired it for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.

Today's spangram answer on Thursday, January 23, 2025, is DAIRYPRODUCTS. These days, there are tons of chocolate bars to choose from, and most of them are delicious. But the worst candy bar in our ranking is also one of the oldest.

The New York Times introduced its latest puzzle game Strands, adding to their rich puzzle lineup. Strands features a Spangram requiring a word spanning the game board. The theme for January 27, 2025,