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 ...

Unwind by hunting for words on the day’s themed list — they’re hidden horizontally, vertically, diagonally and backward. Come back daily for a new theme or to browse the recent archive.

Unlike a word search: There is no word bank to tell you ... It would be, if not for the theme and the hints, and the fact that mistakes don’t count against you. I’ll explain how all of that ...

This new puzzle is a word search with a unique twist. When solvers open the game, they will see a 6-by-8 grid of letters. Solvers can track the number of theme words they have found as they play.

Among the newest additions capturing widespread attention is Strands, a word-search style puzzle that introduces a unique twist with its daily themes and a central challenge known as the spangram.