Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Themes for Nov 15, 2024 #257

New York Times has already released the latest NYT Strands puzzle for the 15th of November 2024 and it is not unknown to anyone that the difficulty levels for puzzles on Fridays are the highest since people get relatively free and have more time to spare for the gameplay. In case today’s puzzle has left your brain doing overtime then do not worry. We are here for your help with this article, bringing you NYT Strands hints and the answers to the words that are present in today’s puzzle. This article contains major spoilers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle and if you do not wish to spoil it completely for yourself, please be mindful while you read it. 

Also read : NYT Mini Crossword Answers November 14, 2024 – Nyt Games

How is “Nyt Strands” Played?

In order to make sure that you are doing everything right before we move forward with the hints and spoilers for the game, the players may follow the instructions given below so that they can solve the puzzle without much difficulty. 

  • The first and the main thing that you have to do when you are playing Strands is to find the words that are present on the board. All the words will be related to a certain theme and will appear blue when found. You will have to drag your finger or your mouse on the letters in order to connect them. Strands are not like crosswords so the words will not be in straight lines. They might even start from the middle.
  • Another important step in the gameplay is finding the word that describes the theme of the game the best and is called a Spangram in Strands. Finding the spangram will make your gameplay even easier.
  • If you are really struggling with the gameplay, the in-game hints provided will also help you a lot. To earn a hint, you will have to find a total of three words that are present on the board but are not related to the theme. 

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The Theme and Meaning of Spangram For Today’s Strands Puzzle 

The theme for today’s Strands puzzle will be “Dress For Lunch” and the meaning of the spangram refers to the vegetables that are grown for their leaves and are usually used as dressings in dishes. 

Nyt Strands Hints

If you are finding it hard to guess the words that are present on the board and are related to the overall theme of today’s puzzle, the first two alphabets of all the words are given below.

  • KA
  • IC
  • RO
  • RA
  • WA
  • SA (Spangram)

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NYT Strands Answers

In case you still cannot guess the words that are present on the board for today’s Strands puzzle, the following are the answers to the words that will help you finally complete the puzzle.

  • KALE
  • ICEBERG 
  • ROMAINE
  • RADICCHIO
  • WATERCRESS
  • SALADGREENS (Spangram stretching horizontally from left to right)