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 Monday, March 10, 2025, is REMOTECONTROL. Among the hits? A MacBook Air for a record-low $699 and a Black+Decker Dustbuster for $45 (less than Black Friday!), to name a few.

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help and hints for you here.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox