Should you find yourself here, you may require some assistance with Strands, the New York Times‘ advanced word-search puzzle.

Strands offers players an innovative take on the classic word search. Words are constructed from adjacent letters — in every direction — and can pivot, forming captivating shapes. Each letter within the grid contributes to a solution. A theme ties all responses together, along with the “spangram,” a unique word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and extends across the grid either horizontally or vertically.

By providing a vague clue and excluding the word list, Strands offers a challenging game that demands more time than alternatives like Wordle and Connections.

If you’re having trouble or pressed for time, we have all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle to assist you in advancing at your own pace.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: On Broadway

The words pertain to theater.

Today’s NYT Strands theme simply clarified

These terms are components of a musical.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today’s NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today’s spangram is Its Showtime