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.

Word games have been a daily staple for the New York Times and each is even more engaging than the next. As it brings its latest entrant, NYT Strands, right thr

Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid.