NYT Strands Hints and Answers for November 27, 2025
Stuck on today’s NYT Strands puzzle? We’ve got the hints and answers you need to conquer the November 27, 2025 grid. Get your daily dose of word-game brilliance without the frustration.
- Today’s Theme: With gratitude.
- Spangram Hint: Horizontal.
- Spangram Answer: Thankful.
- Word List: Life, Friends, Family, Food, Thankful, Community, Work, Health.
Understanding NYT Strands
The New York Times‘ Strands is a unique take on the classic word-search game. Players connect letters to form words, which can change direction mid-word. Every letter must be used, and all solutions tie into a central theme, with a “spangram” acting as the overarching phrase that spans the grid.
Unlike some other daily games like Wordle or Connections, Strands’ opaque hints and the absence of a word list can make it a more challenging, longer-play experience.
Today’s NYT Strands Theme: With Gratitude
The words you’ll be looking for today are all related to things one might feel grateful for, especially during the autumn season.
NYT Strands Spangram Hint
The spangram, the word that defines the day’s theme and spans the entire grid, runs horizontally.
NYT Strands Spangram Answer
Today’s spangram is Thankful.
NYT Strands Word List for November 27, 2025
- Life
- Friends
- Family
- Food
- Thankful
- Community
- Work
- Health
Editor’s Take: The Enduring Appeal of Word Puzzles
In a digital age saturated with fast-paced entertainment, games like NYT Strands offer a refreshing mental challenge. The satisfaction of uncovering a theme and connecting seemingly disparate words taps into a fundamental human desire for order and discovery. It’s a testament to the New York Times‘ ability to create engaging, high-quality digital experiences that resonate with a broad audience, blending traditional wordplay with modern interactive design. These puzzles not only entertain but also subtly enhance vocabulary and cognitive skills, making them a valuable part of a daily routine.
This article was based on reporting from Mashable. A huge shoutout to their team for the original coverage.
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