If you’re visiting this page, you might be seeking help with **Strands**, the New York Times’ intricate word search challenge.
### What is Strands?
Strands offers a fresh perspective on the classic word search. In this game, you create words by linking letters in any orientation — upwards, downwards, sideways, or diagonally. However, that’s not all: words can shift direction midway through their formation, crafting intriguing shapes and designs. Every letter in the grid contributes to a potential solution, and all the words connect to a shared theme. Moreover, there’s always a unique word or phrase known as the “spangram,” which encapsulates the day’s theme and spans the entire grid either across or down.
### How Strands Stands Out From Other NYT Games
In contrast to other well-known New York Times games such as [Wordle](https://mashable.com/category/wordle) and [Connections](https://mashable.com/category/connections), Strands does not supply a list of words. Instead, it provides an ambiguous hint, elevating the challenge and prolonging the gameplay. If you find yourself at a standstill or pressed for time, don’t fret — we have all the hints you require to tackle today’s puzzle at your convenience.
### Today’s Strands Hints (November 8)
– **Today’s Theme Hint**: 👋👏🤝🤏✌️☝️✊🙏
These terms are direct representations of hand signals.
– **Theme Explained**:
The words depict actions executed by hands.
– **Spangram Hint**:
Today’s spangram is arranged horizontally.
– **Spangram Answer**:
The spangram is **HandGestures**.
### Word List for November 8
Here is the full list of words you need to complete today’s puzzle:
– **Pinch**
– **Wave**
– **Fist**
– **Shake**
– **Pray**
– **Peace**
– **Point**
– **Clap**
– **HandGestures**
### Interested in More Games?
If you’re keen on discovering other daily online games, visit [Mashable’s Games page](https://mashable.com/category/games) for additional hints and puzzles. You can also browse [Mashable’s game hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and additional games.
### Missed Yesterday’s Puzzle?
If you want the answers to yesterday’s Strands, [click here](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-november-7).
Best of luck, and enjoy puzzling!