NYT Strands puzzle #262 was published for Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Its theme is “For Our Furry Friends.” Start with the gentle clue below, then open the next section only if you want stronger hints or the complete solution.
Theme clue
Think of everyday things you might buy for a dog or cat.
Need a stronger hint?
The theme answers begin with these letter pairs: LI, BO, CO, BA, LA, KI and CA. The spangram begins PE.
Spangram hint
The spangram is PETSUPPLIES. Parade describes it as running horizontally, from left to right. Parade’s November 20 guide also reproduces the New York Times’ instructions: the spangram describes the theme and touches two opposite sides of the board.
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Full answers for Strands #262
Spoilers below: the complete answer list begins here.
- BALL
- BONE
- CATNIP
- COLLAR
- KIBBLE
- LASER
- LITTER
- PETSUPPLIES (spangram)
How hints work in Strands
Find three words that are not theme answers to earn a hint. According to the NYT instructions reproduced by Parade, a hint reveals letters in a theme word; if a hint is already active, it reveals the order of that word’s letters. The answer list above is confirmed by both Parade and Try Hard Guides.
Quick Recap
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