If you’re here, you might be seeking assistance with playing [Strands](https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands), *The New York Times*’ elegant word-search game.

Strands adds a creative twist to the conventional word search. Words can be created by linking letters in any direction — up, down, left, right, or diagonally — and they can even alter direction, forming distinctive shapes and patterns. Every letter in the grid contributes to a solution. Each puzzle showcases a central theme, along with the “spangram” — a unique word or phrase that captures the day’s theme and spans the entire grid either horizontally or vertically.

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[Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable](https://games.mashable.com/)

In contrast to other games like [Wordle](https://mashable.com/category/wordle) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/category/connections), Strands provides a more complex challenge by offering only a vague hint without a word list. This makes it a thought-provoking puzzle that can take more time to solve.

If you’re having difficulty or are pressed for time, we have all the hints you need to approach today’s NYT Strands puzzle at your convenience.

### SEE ALSO:
[Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 25](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-25-2024)
[NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 25](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-November-25)

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## NYT Strands Hint for Today’s Theme: “Plan on it”
The words in today’s puzzle relate to items typically found on a calendar.

### Today’s Theme Explained
The solutions are centered around ideas to keep in mind when organizing an event.

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## NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Vertical or Horizontal?
Today’s spangram is oriented vertically.

### NYT Strands Spangram Answer
The spangram for today is **Calendar**.

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## NYT Strands Word List for November 25
Below are the words for today’s puzzle:
– **Month**
– **Date**
– **Year**
– **Event**
– **Week**
– **Appointment**
– **Holiday**
– **Calendar**

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Did you miss yesterday’s puzzle? [Here’s the solution to November 24’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-november-24)