These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far. Hint for today's Strands puzzle. Today's Strands theme is: Udderly delicious. If that doesn't help you

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.

Every day, there is a whole new grid filled with letters that hide a selection of themed Strands words inside the puzzle, and they are a mystery.

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 got help for you here.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top-half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, is ANIMATION.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

In today's puzzle, there are six theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top-half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Monday, January 20, 2025, is WONDERLAND.

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