If you possess charm, the hints for today’s NYT Strands are quite simple.
Strands, the New York Times‘ elegant word-search challenge, invites players to a distinctive variation of the traditional word search. Words can be created from connected letters in any orientation, including upwards, downwards, leftwards, rightwards, or diagonally, and may shift direction, forming unique shapes and configurations. Each letter in the grid contributes to the solution. A theme unites all responses, complemented by the “spangram,” which is a distinctive word or phrase embodying the day’s theme, covering the entire grid either horizontally or vertically.
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By presenting a vague hint and omitting a word list, Strands offers a challenging puzzle that requires a bit more time than other games such as Wordle and Connections.
If you find yourself at an impasse or lack 10 or more minutes to tackle today’s puzzle, we have all the NYT Strands hints necessary for you to advance at your own pace.
Wordle today: Solutions, hints for November 9, 2025
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NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: How captivating!
The words pertain to allure.
A clear explanation of today’s NYT Strands theme
These terms illustrate methods for seizing someone’s interest.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?
Today’s NYT Strands spangram is oriented vertically.
Today’s answer for NYT Strands spangram
Today’s spangram is Charmed I’m Sure.
Word list for NYT Strands on November 9
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Spell