If you’ve arrived here, you are likely seeking some tips on playing *Strands*, the **New York Times**’ elegant word-search game.
**Strands** brings an innovative twist to the classic word search format. In this game, you can create words by linking letters in any direction — whether upwards, downwards, sideways, or diagonally. The challenge intensifies as words can shift directions, forming unique shapes and patterns. Each letter in the grid contributes to an answer, and all the words are interconnected by a shared theme. There’s also a special word or phrase known as the “spangram” that represents the day’s theme and stretches across the 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** does not supply a word list. Instead, it gives a broad hint, transforming it into a more intricate brain teaser that may require additional time to unravel. If you are pressed for time or find yourself at a standstill, we have all the clues you need to navigate through today’s puzzle.
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### NYT Strands Hint for Today’s Theme: *Name of the Game*
These terms are found in the conservatory with a candlestick.
### Today’s NYT Strands Theme Explained
The words represent characters from a board game.
### NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Vertical or Horizontal?
Today’s spangram is arranged vertically.
### NYT Strands Spangram Answer for Today
Today’s spangram is **ClueSuspects**.
### NYT Strands Word List for November 14
– **Peacock**
– **Plum**
– **Mustard**
– **Scarlet**
– **Orchid**
– **Green**
– **ClueSuspects**
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**Missed yesterday’s puzzle?** [Here’s the solution to November 13’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-november-13)