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NYT Strands Hints for November 12, 2026
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Strands Sidekick is a daily resource designed to help players solve the Strands puzzle, offering hints and a community space for sharing stories and creative writing.
- The article contains potential spoilers, so players are advised to solve the puzzle first or scroll carefully.
- Strands puzzles are released at midnight local time, with two Sidekick posts published daily based on Eastern Standard Time to accommodate global players.
- Puzzle difficulty is rated by paid testers as easy, moderate, or challenging; today’s puzzle is rated moderate, and players are encouraged to share their experiences in the comments.
- The New York Times Games team provides additional content and support via Instagram and email, and players can report technical issues through the game’s Settings menu.
