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.

Word games have been a daily staple for the New York Times and each is even more engaging than the next. As it brings its latest entrant, NYT Strands, right thr

The December 27 edition of NYT Strands is now available for players to solve. This unconventional word-seeking game provides players with a six-by-eight grid each day. It allows players to locate words in any random way rather than adhering to the idea of finding words in a set direction.