Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games.

Bored with the same old Wordle grind? The New York Times has introduced Strands, a brand-new word puzzle designed to put your vocabulary to the test. Unlike Wordle, Strands challenges players to uncover six to eight hidden words within a scrambled grid of letters,

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.