The government shutdown officially hit one month on Oct. 31, but an ending isn't likely to arrive soon as lawmakers aren't scheduled to take any votes on Friday or over the weekend.

The Senate adjourned on Thursday and won't meet again until Monday, extending the government shutdown until at least its 34th day, which would match the longest funding lapse in U.S. history.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you've studied anatomy. Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up,

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 608 for Saturday, Nov. 1.