Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here.

Developed by Josh Wardle, a software engineer based in Brooklyn, the game was originally a gift for his girlfriend who loved crosswords. Initially intended for the couple's own enjoyment during lockdown, Wardle soon recognized its broader appeal and launched Wordle online in October 2021.

Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: Word 1 (top left) hint — a term for having a romantic attraction to someone Word 4 (bottom right) hint — what remains after a tree has been felled Spoiler alert! Don’t scroll any further down the page until you’re ready to find out today’s Quordle answers.