The New York Times launches Strands, a new daily word game featuring a 48-letter grid and a thematic "Spangram."

The New York Times has introduced a new daily word game called Strands, where players find related words in a 48-letter grid. The game includes a "Spangram," a central theme word that spans the grid, and a bonus feature that provides hints after finding three non-theme words. The latest puzzle, themed "Shore Thing!," features words like TRUNKS, BIKINI, and SANDALS. Strands adds to the NYT's lineup of engaging word games, following their successful crossword puzzles.