Readers seeking assistance with the New York Times’ word-search game, Strands, are invited to delve into its unique format. Strands, an advanced version of the classic word search, requires players to form words from linked letters in various directions, including up, down, left, right, or diagonal. Unlike traditional searches, words in Strands can change directions, creating unusual shapes and patterns, with each letter serving as part of a solution. A theme ties all solutions together, alongside a special “spangram,” or word/phrase that encapsulates the day’s theme by spanning the entire grid.
The game challenges players by providing an opaque hint without a word list, thus differentiating itself from other New York Times games like Wordle and Connections. This design makes Strands a more intensive brain exercise.
For those experiencing difficulty or pressed for time, hints are available for the NYT Strands puzzle to assist progress at the reader’s preferred pace. Today’s theme is described as “In stitches,” with the words linked to creating or repairing items. Specifically, these words reflect various ways to use a needle and thread, and today’s spangram, appearing vertically, is “NeedleWork.”
The word list for March 23 includes “Crochet,” “Patch,” “Mend,” “Darn,” “Embroider,” “Knit,” “Baste,” and “NeedleWork.”
For those interested in exploring more games, Mashable offers Mahjong, Sudoku, and crossword puzzles, among others. If the current day’s puzzle doesn’t meet a reader’s needs, solutions to previous puzzles are also accessible.
