NYT's 'Strands' Puzzle Gains Popularity with Daily Themed Challenges

The word search game introduces unique themes like 'Old haunts' and 'Get animated', engaging players with a mix of classic and creative puzzles.

The New York Times' Strands puzzle, a word search game with daily themes, has gained popularity among puzzle enthusiasts.
Recent themes have included 'Old haunts' with words like SPIRIT and GHOST, and 'Get animated' featuring LOONEY TUNES characters.
The game challenges players to find theme words and a special word called a spangram that links two opposite sides of the board.
Hints are available for players struggling to find words, and every letter in the grid is used exactly once.
Strands is still in beta, indicating it may evolve based on player feedback and participation.