If you’ve arrived here, it’s likely that you’re looking for some advice to excel at **[Strands](https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands)**, *The New York Times*’ advanced word-search game.
**Strands** reimagines the classic word search concept. Words are created by connecting letters in any orientation — upward, downward, sideways, or diagonally. The interesting part? Words can shift directions mid-way, resulting in distinctive shapes and designs. Each letter in the grid contributes to a solution, with all the answers linked by a shared theme. Moreover, there’s a “spangram” — a unique word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and extends fully across the grid, either horizontally or vertically.
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In contrast to other NYT games such as **[Wordle](https://mashable.com/category/wordle)** or **[Connections](https://mashable.com/category/connections)**, **Strands** raises the stakes by providing just a vague clue without any word list, resulting in a more time-consuming, challenging puzzle experience.
However, if you find yourself stuck or simply lack the time to solve today’s puzzle, we have all the hints and solutions necessary to help you approach today’s NYT **Strands** at your convenience.
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### **SEE ALSO:**
[Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 14](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-december-14-2024)
[NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 14](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-December-14-2024)
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## **Today’s NYT Strands Theme: Nothing Can Stop Me!**
The theme centers around words that illustrate extreme focus and resolute determination.
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### **What the Theme Means:**
The solutions depict an individual who is relentless when they commit to a goal.
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### **Spangram Hint: Horizontal or Vertical?**
Today’s spangram is arranged horizontally.
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### **Today’s Spangram Answer**
The spangram for today is **GoGetter**.
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## **NYT Strands Word List for December 14**
Here’s the complete list of words for today’s puzzle:
– **Fire**
– **Drive**
– **Purpose**
– **Passion**
– **Devotion**
– **Intensity**
– **GoGetter**
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### **Looking for More Games?**
If you’re on the lookout for additional daily online games, visit **[Mashable’s Games page](https://mashable.com/category/games)** for hints, advice, and various puzzles. From **[Mahjong and Sudoku](https://games.mashable.com/)** to free crosswords, there are options for everyone.
Missed the puzzle from yesterday? **[Here’s the solution to December 13’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-december-13-2024)**