Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, ...

36D. Don’t stress about the fractions, as I did (momentarily). [One paying half for quarters, say] refers to living quarters, and the answer is COTENANT.

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help.

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