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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, November 14 (game #986)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, November 14 (game #986)

Today marks a new edition of the New York Times' word game Strands, with the game number set at #986. This daily update brings a fresh theme and set of clues for players to tackle. To help out, here are some hints to guide you through today's challenge.

Firstly, the theme of today's Strands is "Preschool Fun." This means you'll be dealing with words related to activities and games typically enjoyed by young children. Second, some key clue words that will unlock in-game hints are "spot," "spill," "step," "pest," "foil," and "wall." If you play any of these words, it should provide the necessary assistance to proceed.

The spangram, a long word formed by connecting intersecting answers, consists of 15 letters. Lastly, the spangram touches two sides of the board - the left side, specifically in the 5th row, and the right side, in the 8th row.

The answers to today’s puzzle are:

SKIP, JUMP, SPIN, GALLOP, WALK, TIPTOE. Together, they form the spangram, "FOLLOWTHELEADER."

The overall rating for today's Strands is rated as "Hard," with a score of 1 hint used.

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