Today's Strands are challenging if you get too specific with the theme "they are good people." Instead of names of popes or the Dalai Lama, try names that imply good things in a broader sense.

This is one of The New York Times Strands puzzles and it is easier to find the answer words than the Spangram. However, I will walk you through the Spangram first so that you can easily find the final answers. Here are some hints to help you solve today's puzzle.

The spangram starts in the left column, ends in the right column, and goes from left to right, top to bottom.

The first letter of the Spangram is “V”, the last is “S”.