In the event you’re studying this, you are in search of somewhat assist taking part in Strands, the New York Instances‘ elevated word-search sport.
Strands requires the participant to carry out a twist on the basic phrase search. Phrases may be made out of linked letters — up, down, left, proper, or diagonal, however phrases may change path, leading to quirky shapes and patterns. Each single letter within the grid will probably be a part of a solution. There’s at all times a theme linking each answer, together with the “spangram,” a particular, phrase or phrase that sums up that day’s theme, and spans your entire grid horizontally or vertically.
By offering an opaque trace and never offering the thesaurus, Strands creates a brain-teasing sport that takes somewhat longer to play than its different video games, like Wordle and Connections.
In the event you’re feeling caught or simply do not have 10 or extra minutes to determine at the moment’s puzzle, we have all of the NYT Strands hints for at the moment’s puzzle you want to progress at your most well-liked tempo.
NYT Strands trace for at the moment’s theme: For our furry mates
These phrases are for a canine or cat.
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At this time’s NYT Strands theme plainly defined
Phrases are belongings you’d purchase for a pet.
NYT Strands spangram trace: Is it vertical or horizontal?
At this time’s NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram reply at the moment
At this time’s spangram is PetSupplies.
NYT Strands thesaurus for November 20
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Ball
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Bone
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Collar
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Kibble
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Catnip
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Litter
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Laser
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PetSupplies
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