If you like word puzzle games, you can find a nice challenge in the daily word search called New York Times Games Strands.

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.

Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, every day.

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.

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.

Dawgs fans, gather round. Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 128 for Wednesday, Jan. 29.

This milestone established the NYT as the first major newspaper to feature a crossword. Over the years, the paper expanded its puzzle offerings, introducing the Mini Crossword in 2014, along with other fan-favorite games like Spelling Bee,