
Strands is a new, more challenging twist on the classic word search. It requires sharp observation and strategic thinking to solve.
How to Play Strands
- Objective: Find the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.
- Manipulate Letters: Drag or tap letters to form words. Confirm a word by double-tapping the final letter.
- Theme Words: Correct theme words will be highlighted in blue and become unselectable.
- Non-Theme Words: Finding non-theme words of at least four letters still helps. For every three such words, you receive a hint revealing letters of a theme word, which you must then unscramble.
- Letter Usage: Each letter in the grid is used exactly once to form the theme words.
- Spangram: Each puzzle contains a “spangram,” a special word describing the puzzle’s theme that spans two opposite sides of the board. This word will be highlighted in yellow.
- Goal: Complete the puzzle quickly without using too many hints.
Hint for Today’s Strands Puzzle
Today’s theme: “You’re the best!”
Hint: Think of ways to describe a talented person.
Today’s Strand Answers
Today’s spangram:
- CHAMPION
Today’s theme words:
- EXCELLENT
- PERFECT
- SUPREME
- ICONIC
- SUPERLATIVE
Use these answers to guide you through the puzzle and enjoy honing your word-finding skills! If you get stuck, remember there’s no shame in seeking a bit of help.