In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Friday, February 14, 2025, is ENDEARMENT.

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 and hints for you here.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Every day, you can find another difficult puzzle from the New York Times Games called Strands, and this one is harder than some others before it.

Today's spangram answer on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, is BIGBOX. Start using these to be the cerebellum of the ball. We're sharing a handy and convenient tip from an Aldi shopper who knows that a bag filled with heavy grocery items can get awkward to carry.

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