The hints for today’s NYT Strands will direct you through the core of the current puzzle.

Strands, the New York Times‘ elegant word-search challenge, tests players with a distinctive twist on the classic word search. Words are created by linking letters in any direction — upwards, downwards, left, right, or diagonally, and can shift direction, forming unique shapes and patterns. Each letter in the grid contributes to a solution. There is always an overarching theme connecting the answers, along with the “spangram,” a special term or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and stretches across the entire grid either horizontally or vertically.

By providing a vague clue and leaving out the word list, Strands offers a demanding game that requires more time to complete compared to others, such as Wordle and Connections.

If you find yourself in need of assistance or pressed for time, we have all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle to aid you in progressing at your own pace.

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle ought to be simple, provided you pay close attention.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: The tiniest touch…

The words correspond to lightness.

Today’s NYT Strands theme thoroughly clarified

These terms characterize delicate items.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it up or down?

Today’s NYT Strands spangram is oriented vertically.

NYT Strands spangram answer for today

The spangram for today is Handle With Care.