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Strands might look like a standard word search, but this daily New York Times puzzle requires a much more strategic approach. In this quick guide, we break down how to play and master the game, starting with the all-important "Spangram"—the theme-revealing phrase that spans the 6x8 grid and physically divides the board in two. You'll also learn expert strategies for achieving a perfect, hint-free score, including why you should always work inward from the four corners and how spotting common suffixes like "-ing" and "-tion" can help uncover larger hidden words. Whether you're a complete beginner or just trying to speed up your daily solve, these tips will help you untangle the board with ease.
Read more about Strands on Mashable.com:
00:00 Introduction to Strands
00:04 How to Play Strands
00:20 What is a Spangram?
00:38 Earning and Using Hints
00:55 Tips for Perfection
01:51 Playing Archived Puzzles
Host: Mark Stetson
Scripted by: Mark Stetson
Producer: Mark Stetson
Camera: Mark Stetson
Video Editor: Emmett Smith
Thumbnail Designer: Zooey Liao
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