If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search.

Need some assistance with NYT Strands today? Today's theme — "Time for an upgrade" — is a little bit vague, and you may need a few hints to get started. Below, we've compiled some useful hints for ...

Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid.

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