If you’re visiting this page, you probably want some tips on how to play [**Strands**](https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands), *The New York Times*’ intricate word-search game.
**Strands** brings a new perspective to the classic word search. You can connect letters to form words in any direction — up, down, left, right, or diagonally. The game introduces an additional element of challenge by permitting words to shift directions, resulting in distinctive shapes and patterns. Each letter in the grid contributes to an answer, and all solutions share a unifying theme. In addition, there’s the “spangram,” a unique word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and extends across the entire grid either vertically or horizontally.
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In contrast to other NYT games like [**Wordle**](https://mashable.com/category/wordle) or [**Connections**](https://mashable.com/category/connections), **Strands** doesn’t supply a word list, which makes it a tougher and more time-consuming challenge. Instead, participants are given a broad hint to navigate through the puzzle.
If you find yourself at a standstill or can’t dedicate over 10 minutes solving today’s puzzle, we have all the hints and solutions you need to complete today’s **Strands** at your convenience.
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[NYT Connections hints today: Clues and answers for November 27](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-November-27)
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## **NYT Strands Hint for Today’s Theme: Come Fly With Me**
Today’s words revolve around travel.
### **Today’s NYT Strands Theme Explained**
The answers consist of names of companies connected to flying.
### **NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Vertical or Horizontal?**
Today’s spangram is arranged vertically.
### **NYT Strands Spangram Answer**
The spangram for today is **Airlines**.
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## **NYT Strands Word List for November 27**
Here are all the solutions for today’s puzzle:
– **United**
– **Southwest**
– **Frontier**
– **Delta**
– **Spirit**
– **Virgin**
– **Airlines**
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**Missed yesterday’s puzzle?** [Here’s the solution to November 26’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-november-26)