New York Times Games launches Strands puzzle with theme Don't Stop Believin'
The New York Times Games released a new Strands puzzle on February 12, 2025, featuring the theme "DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'." The Spangram for this puzzle is JOURNEY, with theme words including SMALL, TOWN, GIRL, LONELY, WORLD, MIDNIGHT, and TRAIN. Strands combines elements of Connections, Spelling Bee, and crosswords. Players connect letters in a 6x8 grid to find words, with the Spangram and theme words highlighted once discovered. The game is accessible on various devices. Currently in beta, Strands aims to challenge players with varying difficulty levels. The game will continue if it attracts enough daily players.