If you’re visiting this page, you’re likely looking for some direction on how to engage with [**Strands**](https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands), the **New York Times**’ intricate word-search challenge.
**Strands** reimagines the classic word search experience. In this game, players create words by linking letters in any orientation — up, down, left, right, or diagonally. However, there’s an interesting feature: words may shift direction while being formed, resulting in unique shapes and designs. Each letter within the grid contributes to a solution, and all solutions are connected by a shared theme. Additionally, there’s a special word or phrase known as the “spangram,” which captures the day’s theme and spans the entirety of the grid either horizontally or vertically.
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Unlike other NYT games such as [**Wordle**](https://mashable.com/category/wordle) or [**Connections**](https://mashable.com/category/connections), **Strands** does not offer a list of words, making it a tougher and more time-intensive challenge. Instead, players receive a vague hint, necessitating greater thought and strategy to discern the words.
If you’re feeling stuck or pressed for time, we provide all the hints you require to complete today’s **Strands** puzzle at your own leisure.
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[Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 3](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-3-2024)
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[NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 3](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-November-3)
### NYT Strands Hint for Today’s Theme: “In my kingdom”
Today’s words have an evolutionary aspect.
### Today’s NYT Strands Theme Explained
The words pertain to classification and identification.
### NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Horizontal or Vertical?
Today’s spangram is in a horizontal format.
### NYT Strands Spangram Answer for Today
The spangram for today is **Taxonomy**.
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### NYT Strands Word List for November 3:
– **Class**
– **Genus**
– **Species**
– **Taxonomy**
– **Phylum**
– **Order**
– **Family**
– **Domain**
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**Not participating in today’s puzzle?** [Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-november-2)