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Hints for Strands #266
The theme clue is “Start small.” For a gentler nudge, think of little helpers, playful nicknames, and phrases that make something smaller. That extra clue is editorial guidance from Wordhint, not an official NYT clue.
Spangram hint
The spangram is a six-letter word meaning miniature in a gentle way. It touches the left and right sides of the board.
First letters and word lengths
- D — 5 letters
- D — 6 letters
- F — 4 letters
- L — 6 letters
- R — 7 letters
- R — 4 letters
- S — 5 letters
- W — 5 letters
Answers for November 24
Spoilers below: the full solution is listed here.
Spangram: LITTLE
Theme words: DEVIL, DIPPER, FOOT, LEAGUE, RASCALS, ROCK, SPOON, and WOMEN.
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Strands is a daily word-search puzzle played on a 6-by-8 grid. Players find theme words and a spangram; finding non-theme words of four or more letters can contribute toward in-game hints. The general gameplay description comes from a secondary reference, while the date-specific hint page describes the non-theme-word hint mechanic.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Sources and puzzle identification
The date-specific solution is identified as Sunday, November 24, 2024, puzzle #266. Wordhint’s dated record and the WordsRated archive agree on LITTLE and all eight theme words. These are third-party archives; an official NYT answer record was not established.
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