Want a different day?
A new NYT Strands puzzle appears every day at midnight for your time zone – which means some people are still playing “today’s game” while others are playing “yesterday’s.” If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands Tips and Answers for Wednesday, November 26 (Game #633).
Strands is the latest pun from The New York Times after Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s a lot of fun. It can be difficult, though, so keep reading my Strands tips.
SPOILER WARNING: The information on today’s NYT Strands is below, so don’t continue reading if you don’t want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #634) – clue #1 – theme of the day
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• The theme of today’s NYT Strands is… With Gratitude
NYT Strands today (game #634) – clue #2 – clue words
Play one of these words to unlock the game’s hint system.
- MOVIE
- SARCASTIC
- LIES
- A WINK
- SILLY
NYT Strands today (game #634) – clue #3 – spangram letters
How many letters are there in today’s spangram?
• Spangram has 8 letters
NYT Strands today (game #634) – clue #4 – spangram position
What are the two sides of the picture that today’s spangram touches?
First side: left, 5th row
Last side: right, 5th row
That’s right, the answers are below, so DON’T SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #634) – the answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #634, are…
- LIFE
- FRIENDS
- FAMILY
- FOOD
- COMMUNITY
- WORK
- HEALTH
- SPANGRAM: THANK YOU
- My rating: Easy
- My rating: Perfect
Once I figured out the theme, I went through today’s puzzle – which kind of goes against the idea of being THANK YOU, I guess.
This spangram is what I saw first actually, before checking off the list of things we should show gratitude for.
I’ll add TV, my bike and Yorkshire Tea – all three of which make me happy – but yes, I guess FRIENDS and FAMILY are important too!
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers (Wednesday, November 26, Match #633)
- CALM
- COACH
- DINING
- OBSERVATION
- SLEEPER
- SPANGRAM: PASSENGER TRAIN
What are NYT Strands?
Strands is the not-so-new pun from The New York Times, after Wordle and Connections. It’s now a full member of the year-old NYT games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I have a complete guide on how to play NYT Strands, with tips for solving it, so check it out if you’re struggling to beat it every day.




