Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.

In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the bottom half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, is PUPPETMASTER.

The New York Times introduced its first crossword puzzle in 1942 and has since expanded its offerings to include various games like Wordle and the recently introduced Strands. Strands is known for its unique Spangram feature and engaging gameplay,