The Sunday, November 16, 2025, NYT Strands puzzle is game #623, with the theme “Around it goes.” Start with the hints below, or jump to the full solution if you are ready for spoilers.
Hints for “Around it goes”
The theme clue is “Around it goes.” If you want another nudge before seeing any answers, think of things that are often on a roll. A further clue is “swaddle or encase.”
Today’s spangram answer
The spangram has 10 letters and crosses the board from the left edge to the right edge at row six.
Reveal the spangram
THATSAWRAP
NYT Strands answers for November 16, 2025
Spoilers below: the six theme words are:
- FOIL
- SCARF
- STOLE
- FLATBREAD
- CELLOPHANE
- SHAWL
How hints work in Strands
According to Parade’s summary of the New York Times rules, finding three non-theme words earns a hint. Theme words remain highlighted once found and do not overlap. Check the live game instructions for the current rules.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
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