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 Wednesday, May 14, 2025, is LINEDANCE. Morgan thought she was dining in exchange for promotion. "There was a clear miscommunication," she said.

Today's spangram answer on Friday, May 9, 2025, is CAMPING GEAR. A story users shared online told of a 9-year-old boy named Dylan who said of Manning, "Peyton sat on the floor with me — when no one else would."