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.

The December 27 edition of NYT Strands is now available for players to solve. This unconventional word-seeking game provides players with a six-by-eight grid each day. It allows players to locate words in any random way rather than adhering to the idea of finding words in a set direction.

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

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

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day!

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.

The New York Times introduced their first crossword puzzle in 1942 and have since added various popular games, peaking with Wordle in 2022. Their latest game, NYT Strands, debuted in 2024 and challenges players daily by uncovering theme-related words such as December 28's 'Just the Essentials' theme with Spangram 'Aromatherapy'.

Bored with the same old Wordle? The New York Times has just released Strands, a new word puzzle that will put your vocabulary to the test. Unlike Wordle, Strands challenges you to find six to eight words hidden within a jumbled grid of letters,