Strands is a new, in-beta game from the word puzzle giants, the New York Times Games. If you like hidden word games, and you are also a fan of free word puzzle games like Wordle, you're probably wondering how you can play this brand-new title for yourself. It's easy to learn the rules, easy to play, and it's free even without a New York Times Games account. Here is everything you need to know about the NYT Games' Strands.