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Today's spangram answer on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, is SURVIVOR. You don't need a seven-figure salary to shop like a star. Many of the actress's go-to products are more affordable than you think.

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.