Today’s Strands puzzle from The New York Times takes the classic word search to a new level, linking letters in all possible directions. If you’re looking for a creative brain-teaser this July 7, you’ll find every hint and nudge you need right here.

A million dollars in debt and racing against time, a small team of developers pitched “fake” screenshots to prove a handheld Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater could handle 3D on the Game Boy Advance. Against all odds, that risky move paid off, rescuing their company from ruin.

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