Today's NYT Mini Crossword isn't too much of a stumper. A lot of words contain A and E, for some reason. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use

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.