New York Times launches Strands puzzle with shopping theme for February 11
The New York Times has introduced a new daily puzzle called Strands, which is a more challenging version of a word search. Players must find hidden "theme words" in a grid by manipulating letters. In Strands, players can earn hints by finding non-theme words. Each puzzle includes a "spangram," a special word that connects two sides of the grid. Today's theme is "Attention all shoppers," with the spangram being "BIGBOX." Other theme words include BEAUTY, GARDEN, HOME, BATH, ELECTRONICS, TOYS, and KITCHEN.