Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help and hints for you here.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Need some assistance with NYT Strands today? Today's theme — "For starters" — is slightly cryptic, but will become obvious with an answer or two on the board. Below, we've compiled some useful hints for Strands #387,

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.