Strands is released at midnight in your time zone. To accommodate players around the world, we publish two Strands Sidekicks each day, based on Eastern Standard Time. If you find yourself on the wrong Sidekick, check your puzzle’s number, and go to this page to find its corresponding Sidekick post.

Overview The February 20 puzzle theme centers on rough textures and grit-related words.Recognizing tactile adjectives helps reveal the hidden pattern faster.Spa