The word-search puzzle game called Strands is from the New York Times, the company with a massive selection of daily word puzzle games.

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 Monday, January 27, 2025, is GAMBLING.

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.

The New York Times introduced its latest puzzle game Strands, adding to their rich puzzle lineup. Strands features a Spangram requiring a word spanning the game board. The theme for January 27, 2025,

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.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

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 game's popularity skyrocketed within months, growing from 91 players in November 2021 to more than 2 million by January 2022. This rapid growth caught the attention of The New York Times, which acquired it for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.