Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.

Every day, you can find a whole new Strands puzzle, a daily word-searching puzzle from the New York Times Games with a challenging twist.

Friday's "Connections" is rated 3 out of 5 for difficulty, and Newsweek is here to help you if you're struggling.

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Need the answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle?

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for November 15's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for

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November 15th's Connections puzzle can be pretty difficult to figure out. Here are some handy tips to help you solve it.