If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times ' elevated word-search game.

Today's spangram answer on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, is LINEDANCE. Morgan thought she was dining in exchange for promotion. "There was a clear miscommunication," she said.

Today's NYT Strands Answers May 7 puzzle brings a fun twist with its theme “Training day,” leading solvers into the world of classic train cars. From BOXCAR to CABOOSE, the game challenges players to think beyond common words,