The New York Times introduced its first crossword puzzle in 1942, expanding its game lineup over the years. In 2022, the NYT launched Wordle, followed by new games like Connections and Strands. Strands is a daily puzzle game where players find theme-related words on a 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.

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.