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

Strands presents players with a unique take on the classic word search. Words can be created from connected letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, and they can shift direction, forming distinct shapes and patterns. Each letter within the grid contributes to an answer. There is always a theme linking every resolution, along with the “spangram,” a special word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme, stretching across the entire grid either horizontally or vertically.

By providing a vague hint and omitting a word list, Strands forms a mind-bending game that takes more time to solve than other games like Wordle and Connections.

If you find yourself stuck or lack 10 or more minutes to tackle today’s puzzle, we have all the NYT Strands hints you require to continue at your desired pace.

NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Pick up the pace!

The words relate to speed.

Today’s NYT Strands theme clearly laid out

These terms refer to sluggish movers.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it going up or across?

Today’s NYT Strands spangram extends horizontally.

NYT Strands spangram answer for today

Today’s spangram is Not So Fast.