
NYT Strands For Today November 20, 2025: Today’s NYT Strands puzzle for November 20, 2025 focuses on the theme of how information spreads today and everyday chatter. If the grid left you puzzled or unsure where to begin, this article with you out. Here is a guide featuring today’s hints, the spangram, all the theme words, and solving tips to help you enjoy the puzzle:
Official Theme of NYT Strands for November 20, 2025: Busybody buzz
Hint: Does not involve bees
The puzzle is about spreading information.
Spangram: SPREAD THE WORD
Spangram Position: The spangram runs across two opposite sides of the board.

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Here are all the words for today’s Strands puzzle:
GOSSIP
RUMOR
REPORT
SCUTTLEBUTT
HEARSAY
Spangram
SPREAD THE WORD
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Start from the hint: With busybody buzz and spreading information, you know the theme is about gossip or rumours.
Spot short, common words first: Words like rumour and gossip are more likely to pop up early on.
Look for the long phrase (spangram): Try to trace a long phrase through the grid that matches ‘SPREAD THE WORD’ since it’s the spangram, it should connect two opposite sides of the board.
Use direction freely: Remember, words in Strands can go vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, and can change direction mid-word.
Use hint system smartly: If you find three non-theme words, you unlock a hint that reveals letters for one of the theme words.
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