CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The ...

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If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Wednesday, January 7, 2026, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Open wide.” For an ...

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're on top of your dental hygiene. Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kris Holt is a writer who covers video games and word games. There’s a new game of Strands to play every day. The game will ...

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. By New York Times Games Hello, fellow word lovers. Welcome to Strands Sidekick. Our goal here is to help you solve ...

Move over, Wordle, Connections, and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times's recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans ...