It's the final Saturday of November, and we're all set to embark on a new month with a fresh start. January often marks the time when we strive to become better versions of ourselves. Now, it's time to solve a Strands puzzle. After a two-week break, I'm back to guide you through this daily challenge. Kris Holt and Paul Tassi took turns penning this guide during my absence.

Strands - The Newest Puzzle Game in the New York Times' Stable

Fun Twist on Classic Word Search Games

Every day, we're presented with a new theme and tasked with finding all the words on the grid that fit that theme. Alongside, there's a spangram that spans two sides of the board, revealing more about the day's theme. One of these words is the spangram, crossing from one side to another.

Strands offers a unique and engaging experience, adding a new dimension to classic word search games. It keeps players on their toes as they try to uncover all the hidden words and decipher the spangram.

Let's dive into today's Strands and see what surprises await us.

Today's Strands Hints

Today's theme is "Yas Queen!" But here's a hint: Ignore the "Yas" for now. Think musically, specifically one song by one band and its lyrics.

To assist you in uncovering all the words, here are the first two letters of each word, including the spangram:

BL
LI
EA
RE
FA
BL
WI
CO
BO

Remember, spoilers ahead!

What Are Today's Strands Answers?

Today's spangram is: BOHEMIANRHAPSODY

Here's the full list of words:

BLOWS
LIFE
EASY
REAL
FANTASY
BLOWS
WIND
COME

Here's the completed Strands grid:

Screenshot: Erik Kain

Today's Strands Breakdown

This Strands puzzle was truly confounding yet incredibly fun. It wasn't until my final guess - the spangram - that I realized what it was all about. The "Yas" part of the theme really threw me off at first. However, upon closer inspection, we can see that all these words are from Queen's song "Bohemian Rhapsody," which is a brilliant touch. Enjoy the song!

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