Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "Facing the music" Strands puzzle on Nov 12.
Facing the music
Think of a collective noun for a group of people gathered to watch or listen to something together.
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Today's theme, 'Facing the music', isn't about being in trouble! Instead, it invites you to consider the perspective of those who are present for a performance or a show.
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Strands answer for Facing the music are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

Strands is a free daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Each day, you get a theme and a letter grid where you must find hidden words. Like Wordle and Connections, it refreshes at midnight with a new puzzle.
You get a 6×8 grid of letters. Find all theme words plus the "spangram" that spans the grid and reveals the theme. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint.
While the phrase usually means accepting consequences, in this NYT Strands puzzle, it refers to the literal position of people watching a show. You should focus your search on the different roles people play when they are on the receiving end of a performance. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This puzzle is moderately challenging because it uses formal and specific terms for people who attend events. If you find yourself stuck, try looking for longer words that end in common suffixes like -OR or -ER to unlock the grid. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram for today's NYT Strands stretches across the board, connecting the two opposite sides as it defines the core group of people mentioned in the theme. It is a single word that summarizes everyone listed in the clues. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Try to visualize the different settings where you might see a live performance or watch a screen. The words are synonyms for 'attendees' or 'watchers' across various mediums like art, music, and theater. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.