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.

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Saturday, January 18, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “O ___! My ___!” For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,

In today's puzzle, there are six theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top-half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Friday, January 17, 2025, is GENERATIONGAP.