NYT Strands Puzzle for Nov 14: Hints, Spangram, and Answers Revealed
This article provides a guide for the New York Times 'Strands' word puzzle for November 14, 2026. It explains the rules of the game and offers hints and the final answer for the daily challenge.
Why it matters
Daily word games have become a significant part of digital entertainment and user engagement for major media platforms.
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Move over, Wordle , Connections , Connections Sports Edition , and Mini Crossword —there’s a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times ‘ recent game, “ Strands ,” is becoming increasingly popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.
With daily themes and “spangrams” to discover, this is the latest addictive game to cross off your to-do list before a new one pops up 24 hours later.
We’ll cover exactly how to play Strands, hints for today’s Spangram, and all of the answers for Strands #986 on Saturday, November 14.
According to the New York Times , here’s exactly how to play Strands:
Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.
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