If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferrined pace. The words are competition-related. These words are winning positions. Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.