In today's puzzle, there are nine 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 Friday, January 10, 2025, is TOGETHER.

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.

The New York Times launched its first crossword puzzle in 1942, continuing to expand its range of puzzles over the years. In 2022, it introduced the globally popular Wordle and recently launched 'Strands',