Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the 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.

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