Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword,

Struggling to crack NYT Strands‘ December 26 edition? Here’s some help with the hints, clues, and answers, which will make your word-seeking on the grid easier. For the unversed, the unconventional will provide you with a six-by-eight grid for word finding.

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.