Wordle is a word puzzle that gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word. Originally created by software engineer Josh Wardle and released to the public in 2021, the puzzle was acquired by The New York Times in 2022 after rising to huge popularity.

Today's Mini Crossword is a good one for fans of the letter "F." Plus, 5-Across taught me a neat tidbit about ancient history. Can't wait to pull that one out at parties! Want an assist with today's Mini Crossword?

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 and hints for you here.