NYT Strands puzzle #627 for Thursday, November 20, 2025, has the theme clue “Busybody buzz.” Start with the hint below if you want a nudge; the spangram and complete answer list are further down, behind a spoiler warning.
Today’s Strands hint
The theme clue is “Busybody buzz.” Think about talk or information that circulates among people.
One more nudge
The puzzle’s theme hint is “Did you hear?”
Spangram clue
The spangram has 13 letters. TechRadar’s position clue says it starts at the right side in row 7 and ends at the right side in row 5.
Spoiler: November 20 Strands answers
The following is the full solution for game #627.
- GOSSIP
- SCUTTLEBUTT
- RUMOR
- REPORT
- HEARSAY
- Spangram: SPREADTHEWORD
How Strands works
In the general rules description from StrandsHints, the board is a 6-by-8 grid. Words use adjacent letters, including diagonal neighbors, can change direction, and cannot reuse a letter within the same word. The spangram names the theme and connects two opposite sides. Finding three valid non-theme words unlocks a hint that highlights a theme word. These are general rules, not an official NYT rules statement.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
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