First published in 1942, the New York Times' (NYT) crossword puzzle has evolved to include various games like the Mini Crossword, Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and Tiles. In 2022, Wordle was launched, followed by 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.