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The New York Times introduced its first crossword in 1942 and has since expanded its puzzle offerings. Strands, launched recently, challenges players to find theme-related words and a Spangram on a letter grid.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.