How to play the NYT Strands

The goal of the game Strands is to find as many words as possible from the provided alphabet. Words must have at least 4 letters and can be formed by connecting adjacent letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Players must use all the letters on the board at least once to form words.
The game will provide feedback on your progress, including the number of words you've found and your total score. Use this feedback to identify areas for improvement and continue to refine your strategy for the next puzzle

Define Spangram
A spangram is a special topic word that describes the theme of the puzzle. When a player finds a spangram, it will be highlighted in yellow in the alphabet. Solving the Spangram can yield scores or additional clues to help the player complete the main puzzle.

Strands Hint is designed to assist players of the NYT Strands game. It provides hints and solutions for today's Strands puzzle.