If you’ve landed here, you’re likely seeking some advice on engaging with **[Strands](https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands)**, the *New York Times*’ intricate word search game.
**Strands** offers a distinctive spin on the conventional word search. Rather than merely tracing words in straight lines, you can connect letters in any orientation — upwards, downwards, sideways, or diagonally. Moreover, words can shift directions unexpectedly, creating unique shapes and designs. Each letter in the grid contributes to a solution, and all words are linked by a shared theme. There’s also a special term or phrase known as the “spangram” that captures the daily theme and stretches across the entire 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** does not offer a list of words, enhancing its challenge. Instead, you receive a nebulous hint, rendering the game a more elaborate brain teaser.
Should you find yourself stuck or lacking the time to solve today’s puzzle, we have all the hints necessary to help you proceed at your leisure.
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– [Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 16](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-16-2024)
– [NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 16](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-November-16)
### NYT Strands Hint for Today’s Theme: “Oh, you!”
The words featured in today’s puzzle are whimsical and cheeky.
### Today’s NYT Strands Theme Explained
The words are all associated with humor.
### NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Vertical or Horizontal?
Today’s spangram is vertical.
### NYT Strands Spangram Answer for Today
The spangram is **ThatsFunny**.
### NYT Strands Word List for November 16
Here are the words included in today’s puzzle:
– **Comic**
– **Witty**
– **Droll**
– **Laughable**
– **Amusing**
– **Riotous**
– **ThatsFunny**
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**Missed yesterday’s puzzle?** [Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Strands](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-november-15).