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**Summary:**

This text is an introduction to a “Strands Sidekick,” a daily online resource to help players solve the New York Times’ “Strands” word puzzle. It warns of potential spoilers, explains the timing of releases, and describes how the puzzle’s difficulty is determined. It offers hints, directs readers to comment sections for discussion, and provides links to resources for other NYT games like Wordle and Spelling Bee. It also directs readers to various support channels, like their Instagram, if they need help with the game or have feedback.

**News Article:**

**NYT Launches “Strands Sidekick” to Assist Puzzle Enthusiasts**

*New York, NY -* The New York Times Games has launched a new online resource called “Strands Sidekick” to provide assistance and community for players of its popular word puzzle, Strands. The daily feature offers hints, discussion forums, and behind-the-scenes content to help players “untangle” the day’s puzzle.

Published based on Eastern Standard Time, the “Strands Sidekick” aims to accommodate a global audience. The difficulty of each puzzle is assessed by paid testers who rate it as easy, moderate, or challenging. Today’s puzzle is rated as moderate.

The “Strands Sidekick” allows users to share thoughts, share creative writing, and swap stories in the comments sections, although the site moderates the comments for civility. The New York Times Games team also encourages players to follow them on Instagram for solving tips and updates. Those with technical issues are encouraged to use the Help button in the Settings menu of the Games app.

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