The New York Times Games is well-known for its collection of daily word puzzle games, including the word-search game called Strands.

The New York Times introduced its first crossword puzzle in 1942 and has since expanded its puzzle assortment, launching Strands in 2024. Strands, a daily word puzzle game, features a central theme and a unique 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.