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 brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword,

A new day brings a new NYT Strands puzzle for you to solve. The best part about the Strands puzzles is the unique way words can be formed. They can be connected horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or even change direction mid-word.