NYT Launches 'Strands' Puzzle, A New Daily Brain Teaser

The innovative word search game challenges players to find themed words and a unique 'spangram'.

The New York Times introduces 'Strands', a new daily puzzle game, currently in beta, offering a unique twist on the classic word search.
Each Strands puzzle presents a grid of letters with the aim to find theme words and a special word called a spangram, which reveals the puzzle's theme.
Recent Strands puzzles have featured themes such as 'Pardon my French!' with answers including French loanwords, and 'Off the shelf' with genres as the theme.
Players can find hints and answers for Strands puzzles on Forbes and Digital Trends, assisting those struggling to solve the day's game.
The popularity of Strands could determine its permanence in The New York Times' roster of daily games, alongside Wordle and others.