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.

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here.

"Wordle" has become such a hit because of the sense of community it helps create, linguistics expert Noël Wolf told Newsweek in October.

Looking for some help with Wednesday's NYT Connections? Some hints and the answers for today's game are right here.

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Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.

But the puzzle for Nov. 14 had one answer that completely threw me, and maybe you too. Spoilers, here come the