Strands is the NYT's newest word game, following word games like Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. However, it can be difficult, so read on for my Strands tips.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle Today, NYT Connections Today and Quordle Today pages for hints and answers about these games. And you might need them especially for Wordle, because today's Wordle is the hardest in two years and the third hardest ever.