Newsweek is back for another day of the best Connections clues to keep your winning streak going. Since its debut in The New York Times in June 2023, Connections has quickly built a large following. The puzzle challenges players to group words based on subtle links,

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.

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.