Strands puzzle continues to challenge word game fans. Each puzzle contains a hidden theme and words connected to that theme. Today’s game is based on garden vines, with the clue “Trellis beauties.” ...

Hint #2: a twining leguminous woody shrub of the pea family, with hanging clusters of bluish-lilac fragrant flowers. Climber is the Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle. Strands is a puzzle game ...