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.

Today's spangram answer on Thursday, May 22, 2025, is TAKE CARE. Lexi Newkirk and her husband, Diego, are building the house on their 12.5-acre property in Texas

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