The New York Times published its inaugural crossword puzzle on February 15, 1942, in the Sunday Magazine. In 2022, the NYT launched the wildly popular Wordle, followed by additional games like Connections and Strands. Strands is a puzzle game that blends elements of Connections, Spelling Bee, and classic crossword puzzles. Players are given 48 letters arranged on a 6 x 8-inch grid, along with a daily theme. The goal is to solve the Spangram and uncover all the theme-related words. To play, connect letters on the grid to form words by dragging your mouse or fingers (on a touchscreen) in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal directions. For every three non-theme words you uncover, letters will be highlighted to give you a hint toward finding a theme word, without directly revealing it. Also Read|NYT Wordle|Roblox Da Hood Codes. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle theme is ‘What’s the magic word?’ Hints for today’s Strands: TADA SHAZAM ABRACADABRA PRESTO ALAKAZAM.