If you’re here, you’re probably looking for some assistance with **[Strands](https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands)**, the *New York Times*’ intricate word-search puzzle.
**Strands** adds a creative twist to the classic word search. You can create words by linking letters in any orientation — up, down, left, right, or diagonally. Interestingly, words can also alter their direction, forming distinct shapes and patterns. Each letter within the grid contributes to a solution, and all answers connect through a shared theme. Moreover, there’s the “spangram,” a unique word or phrase that captures the day’s theme and traverses the entire grid either horizontally or vertically.
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In contrast to other *New York Times* games like **[Wordle](https://mashable.com/category/wordle)** or **[Connections](https://mashable.com/category/connections)**, Strands provides a more demanding challenge. It presents only a vague clue and lacks a word list, making it a genuine brain-teaser that necessitates more time and effort to unravel.
Should you find yourself at a standstill or lack the time to invest 10+ minutes deciphering today’s puzzle, we have all the hints and answers you need to approach today’s NYT Strands at your convenience.
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[NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 11](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-january-11-2025)
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## **NYT Strands Hint for Today’s Theme: Say When…**
Today’s words pertain to various times of the day.
### **Today’s Theme Explained**
The answers address the question, “When?” but they aren’t determined by specific clock times.
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## **NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Vertical or Horizontal?**
Today’s spangram runs vertically.
### **NYT Strands Spangram Answer**
The spangram is **Timing**.
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## **NYT Strands Word List for January 11**
Here are all the words for today’s puzzle:
– **Evening**
– **Dawn**
– **Dusk**
– **Morning**
– **Twilight**
– **Daybreak**
– **Noon**
– **Timing**
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Missed out on yesterday’s puzzle? [Here’s the solution to January 10’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-january-10-2025)