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.

The New York Times introduced its first crossword puzzle, edited by Margaret Farrar. Over the years, it expanded its offerings with games like the Mini Crossword, Spelling Bee, and the newly acquired Wordle.

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.