If you’ve found your way here, chances are you’re seeking advice on how to engage with *Strands*, the *New York Times*’ elegant word-search puzzle.
In *Strands*, participants encounter a fresh take on the classic word search. Words can be created by linking letters in any direction—upward, downward, sideways, or diagonally. Moreover, words can shift direction mid-production, resulting in fascinating shapes and designs. Each letter in the grid contributes to a solution, with a connecting theme uniting all the responses. Furthermore, each puzzle includes a “spangram,” a distinctive word or phrase that embodies the theme of the day and occupies the entire 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* presents a greater challenge by offering merely a vague clue and lacking a word list, which can make it somewhat more time-intensive. However, if you find yourself perplexed or pressed for time, we have all the hints you require to tackle today’s puzzle at your convenience.
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### NYT Strands Hint for Today’s Theme: “Would you look at that?”
The words in today’s puzzle include things you might encounter across different locations.
### Today’s NYT Strands Theme Explained
The words pertain to architecture.
### NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Is it Vertical or Horizontal?
Today’s spangram runs horizontally.
### NYT Strands Spangram Answer for Today
Today’s spangram is **Landmarks**.
### NYT Strands Word List for November 17
– **Palace**
– **Castle**
– **Fort**
– **Arch**
– **Tower**
– **Monument**
– **Bridge**
– **Landmarks**
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### Not the day you’re after?
[Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Strands.](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-november-16)