Thu Mar 20 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## NYT’s New Word Puzzle, Strands, Challenges Players with Bird Theme

**New York, NY** – The New York Times’ latest word puzzle game, Strands, stumped many players today with a challenging bird-themed puzzle. The game, a twist on classic word searches, presents players with a grid and a theme, requiring them to find all related words, including a “spangram” – a word spanning the grid’s two sides.

Today’s theme focused on wading birds, with the spangram itself being “WADINGBIRD,” running vertically. The puzzle’s difficulty stemmed from the inclusion of less common bird names like bittern, egret, and spoonbill. While the puzzle proved tricky for many, the author hinted that bird-watching enthusiasts may have found it easier. Hints were provided, including the direction of the spangram (bottom to top) and an anagram to reveal the theme.

The author of the hints, who also provides daily Wordle guides and other content on their blog, invited players to share their experiences on social media. The full solution grid was also provided for those seeking answers.

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