Recommended Free Tools
NYT Strands puzzle #255, from Wednesday, November 13, 2024, has the theme “We’re walking.” Start with the hints below if you want to solve it yourself; the spangram and full answer list are in the clearly marked reveal farther down.
Progressive hints for Strands #255
Start with the theme
The theme is “We’re walking.” Think about a way of moving that involves two feet.
A stronger clue
The spangram is a seven-letter word for moving on two feet. It runs from right to left across the board.
First letters and lengths
If you need more help, the six theme words begin with these letters and have these lengths:
Quick wins for a faster PC:
Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →#1 Best Overall
- G — 6 letters
- H — 5 letters
- K — 8 letters
- M — 7 letters
- O — 7 letters
- P — 8 letters
How Strands hints work
The puzzle uses a 6-by-8 grid. Trace words through neighboring letters in any direction, without reusing letters or crossing another answer. The spangram captures the theme and touches opposite sides of the grid.
To earn an in-game hint, find three non-theme words of four or more letters. Each set of three earns a hint that highlights one theme word.
Rank #2
Spoiler warning: spangram and answers
The full solution to the November 13, 2024 puzzle is below.
Quick Recap
Best Value
Rank #3
- Spangram: BIPEDAL
- Theme words: GIBBON, HUMAN, KANGAROO, MEERKAT, OSTRICH, PANGOLIN
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
Do these 3 things before closing this tab:
1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches




