Navigating the twists and turns of today's Strands puzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you're at a loss for the entire solution,

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 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.