Strands has grown in popularity, especially among fans of cerebral challenges. It combines the categorical satisfaction of Connections with the spatial logic of a crossword, wrapped in a daily themed format that keeps players engaged.

Connections Sports Edition is just like the regular Connections word puzzle, in that it's a game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day and has 16 different words listed.

Today's Strands theme is: Nap time! If that doesn't help you, here's a clue: Zzzzz...