Strands is the NYT’s newest word game, following word games like Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. However, it can be difficult, so read on for my Strands tips.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections Today and Quordle Today pages for clues and answers to these games, and check out the Marc’s Wordle Today page for the original viral word game.