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 NYT Mini Crossword might trip you up if, like me, you can never remember the names of the Oscar-winning movies. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And if

Today's spangram answer on Friday, May 30, 2025, is SOCCER. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Friday, May 30 first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.