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.

The December 27 edition of NYT Strands is now available for players to solve. This unconventional word-seeking game provides players with a six-by-eight grid each day. It allows players to locate words in any random way rather than adhering to the idea of finding words in a set direction.

The New York Times has long been a bastion for crossword puzzles and word games, and in recent years, it has expanded its offerings to include innovative puzzle

Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

For example, if the second letter of the target word is l (indicated by green) and the player feels that the word starts with a consonant, they will need to know that there are only a few consonant cluster possibilities (such as bl,

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.

Here's today's Wordle answer, plus a look at spoiler-free hints and past solutions. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Wordle, every day.