If you are viewing this, you are looking for help with Strands, the New York Times‘ advanced word-search challenge.

Strands presents players with an innovative take on the classic word search. Words can be created from adjacent letters in any direction, such as up, down, left, right, or diagonal, and can shift directions, forming distinct shapes and designs. Every letter in the matrix contributes to a solution. A common theme ties all responses together, alongside the “spangram,” a unique word or phrase that embodies the theme of the day and covers the entire grid either horizontally or vertically.

By providing a vague hint and omitting a word list, Strands establishes a challenging game that typically requires more time to complete than others like Wordle and Connections.

If you find yourself unable to proceed or don’t have 10 or more minutes to tackle today’s challenge, we have all the NYT Strands hints necessary for you to advance at your own pace.

NYT Strands clue for today’s theme: Worth the splurge

The words relate to wealth.

Today’s NYT Strands theme simply described

These words pertain to costly items.

NYT Strands spangram clue: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today’s NYT Strands spangram is aligned horizontally.

NYT Strands spangram solution today

Today’s spangram is Luxury Goods