If you’re visiting this page, you’re likely in need of some help to navigate **[Strands](https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands)**, *The New York Times*’ clever take on the traditional word-search game.
**Strands** prompts participants to expand their thinking beyond standard word searches. Players can create words by linking letters in any direction — whether it’s up, down, left, right, or diagonal — and can even switch directions in the middle of a word, resulting in distinctive shapes and patterns. Each letter in the grid contributes to a solution, with all answers related to a certain theme. Furthermore, there is a unique word or phrase known as the “spangram” that embodies the day’s theme and stretches across the whole grid either horizontally or vertically.
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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** introduces an added layer of difficulty by providing just a general clue and lacking a word list. This makes it a more demanding challenge for your brain. However, if you’re pressed for time or feeling confused, we have all the hints necessary to help you solve today’s puzzle at your leisure.
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### SEE ALSO:
[Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 28](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-28-2024)
[NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 28](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-November-28)
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## Today’s NYT Strands Theme: Thank Goodness!
The focus of today’s puzzle is on terms connected to a holiday feast.
### Theme Explained
All terms relate to a Thanksgiving meal.
### Spangram Hint: Horizontal or Vertical?
Today’s spangram extends horizontally.
### Spangram Answer
The spangram for today’s puzzle is **LetsFeast**.
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## Word List for November 28
Here are the solutions for today’s puzzle:
– **Turkey**
– **Potatoes**
– **Yams**
– **Cranberries**
– **Gravy**
– **Rolls**
– **LetsFeast**
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### Featured Video:
**Strands 101: How to Win NYT’s Latest Word Game**
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Interested in more daily games? Visit **[Mashable’s Games page](https://mashable.com/category/games)** for hints, solutions, and a range of puzzles. Whether it’s **[Mahjong and Sudoku](https://games.mashable.com/)** or free crosswords, there’s something available for everyone.
Missed yesterday’s puzzle? [Here’s the solution to November 27’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-november-27)