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.

Today's spangram answer on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, is BIGBOX. Start using these to be the cerebellum of the ball. We're sharing a handy and convenient tip from an Aldi shopper who knows that a bag filled with heavy grocery items can get awkward to carry.

The NYT Strands comes around once a day to challenge your brain into figuring out a bunch of themed words from just one little clue.