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I’m back, dearest Strandistas! I’ve had a two week hiatus penning these Strands guides as my colleagues Kris Holt and Paul Tassi passed around the proverbial baton. It’s a fine, chilly ...

Move over, Wordle and Connections—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans can find on ...

The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is a play on the classic word search. It’s in beta for now, which means it’ll only stick around if enough people play it every day. There’s a new game of ...

Before we get to the puzzle, here’s a quick rundown of how to play NYT Strands for new players: Even though we try our best to be subtle, the hints below might partially spoil the experience. You’ve ...