If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times ' elevated word-search game.

One of the state’s main public transport barges has been stranded in mud and is out of action after a timing miscalculation ...

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.