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.

New York Times has been the trailblazing force behind many of the world-famous word games. Be it the classic Crosswords Puzzle or the new Connections. NYT

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great