NEW YORK — The New York Times' Strands word-search puzzle tested solvers' combative vocabulary on Friday with puzzle No. 824, themed "You wanna go?" and centered on terms evoking conflict and confrontation.

Players faced a 6x8 grid of letters, tasked with finding a spangram — a word or phrase that touches two opposite sides of the board — and six theme-related words. The game, which builds on the success of Wordle and Connections, continues to grow its audience with its blend of wordplay, strategy and daily satisfaction.

The spangram for June 5 was FIGHTINGWORDS, a 13-letter phrase capturing the essence of provocative language that can spark disputes. It snaked across the grid, providing a strong anchor for many solvers once discovered.

The theme words, all synonyms or descriptors for physical or verbal altercations, were: BRAWL — A noisy fight, often in public. CLASH — A brief but intense conflict. MELEE — A confused, chaotic skirmish involving multiple participants. SCRAP — An informal scuffle or minor fight. SCUFFLE — A short, disorderly struggle. SKIRMISH — A minor battle or preliminary engagement.

The New York Times Games team described the puzzle's difficulty as easy, making it accessible for casual players while still offering satisfying "aha" moments for dedicated fans. Early hints encouraged looking for terms describing brief physical run-ins, from minor tussles to........

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