The latest puzzle for NYT Strands is out for today the 18th of November 2024 and the new puzzle has left the lovers of the web game bemused and looking for clues that may help them achieve success in completing the puzzle. Strands is one of the most famous games, especially for those who love testing their wits. The best part of the game is that it is free for all users and does not require any subscriptions, unlike other games. If you are also one of the players who are looking for hints in order to solve today’s puzzle for NYT Strands, we are here for your aid. This article brings you NYT Strands 18th November hints and spoilers for the words at the end of the article that will be present on today’s NYT Strands board. If you are the one who’s just here for a few clues and wish to avoid the spoilers please be cautious while reading.
Basic Strands Nyt Gameplay Instructions For Newbies
In case you are new to the game like thousands of other users trying it out due to its increasing popularity, you might be wondering what you have to do with all those letters present on the board, then first things first, let us solve all the queries that you may have regarding the game. Following are a few basic gameplay instructions for the newbies that will help them understand what exactly has to be done in NYT Strands.
- The very first and the most basic thing you will have to do while NYT Strands is spotting the words related to the theme of the puzzle that are hidden in plain sight on the puzzle board and will be highlighted with blue once they are formed.
- The second thing that you will have to do is to find the spangram for the puzzle. The spangram is just like other theme words but it will be the one describing the general theme of the puzzle and will appear yellow instead of blue when formed.
- The game will provide you with a few clues while you are playing it as well. All you have to do in order to earn those hints is to spot 3 words that do not relate to the general theme of the puzzle.
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Strands – The Spangram Meaning And The General Theme
The general theme for today, the 18th of November 2024, for NYT Strands is “Coming up for air” and the meaning of today’s spangram refers to a unique group of animals that have to rely on the saltwater ecosystems in order to exist.
Strands Hint
Two Letter Clues For Today
In case the puzzle for today has left you feeling lost and you cannot figure out the words that have to be found by you in order to complete today’s puzzle, the following are the first two letters that may act as useful clues for you in solving the puzzle.
- DO
- SE
- OR
- WA
- MA
- NA
- MA (Spangram)
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Strands Answers
In case you are still struggling with today’s puzzle and need help in finding the theme words and the spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle, the following are the direct answers for the words that you may spot on the board today.
- DOLPHIN
- SEAL
- ORCA
- WALRUS
- MANATEE
- NARWHAL
- MARINEMAMMALS (Spangram stretching diagonally from top-left corner to bottom-right corner.)
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