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 ...

It's addictive, but after you solve the daily puzzle or use up all your ... any number of ways in a traditional word search, and words can also form in the shape of an "L" or have a zigzag in ...

If you're staring at today's NYT Strands puzzle, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the grid of letters and the promise of a 'softie' theme, don't worry—help is here! Strands, the New York Times' elevated ...