This week’s NYT Strands clues will assist you in navigating the core of today’s puzzle.

Strands, the New York Times‘ elegant word-search challenge, invites players to experience a fresh take on the classic word search. Letters can combine in any direction to form words, allowing for intricate shapes and designs. Each letter within the grid contributes to an answer. A central theme links all solutions, along with the “spangram,” a unique word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and extends across the grid either horizontally or vertically.

With a mysterious hint and no provided word list, Strands offers a captivating challenge that often requires more time to complete than other games like Wordle and Connections.

If you find yourself paused or pressed for time, we have all the NYT Strands hints necessary to progress at your own speed.

This week’s NYT Strands puzzle should be uncomplicated, provided you maintain control.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Who holds the reins?

The terms focus on leadership.

Today’s NYT Strands theme clearly outlined

These terms pertain to figures of authority.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it arranged vertically or horizontally?

This week’s NYT Strands spangram is arranged vertically.

NYT Strands spangram solution for today

This week’s spangram is Leadership.