Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.

Strands is a game which combines Connections, Spelling Bee, and classic crossword puzzles. Players get 48 letters on a 6 x 8-inch board and a theme daily.

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.