Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help and hints for you here.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The New York Times published its first crossword puzzle in 1942, setting a trend for puzzle games. Over the years, it introduced the Mini Crossword, Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and Tiles, and in 2022 acquired Wordle.

Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.

In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, is IMPISH.