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.

The New York Times' latest addition, NYT Strands, offers a unique daily word puzzle that challenges players to find words related to a given theme within a grid. The introduction of Spangram, which spans across two sides of the board,

Today's NYT Mini Crossword was easy for me. But it did point out that there are three four-letter words meaning something you take in school that you have to study for. Hint: Thin