Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "What's the big idea?" Strands puzzle on Nov 16.
What's the big idea?
This phrase is a dual-meaning idiom that sounds like a sarcastic remark for something good, but here it literally describes things that are becoming physically larger.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
Today's theme, "What's the big idea?", plays with concepts of physical growth and increasing size. It asks you to find synonyms for getting larger or expanding in volume.
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Strands answer for What's the big idea? 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.
This theme isn't about deep thoughts or inventions, but rather a literal interpretation of the word 'big'. If you are stuck on this NYT Strands puzzle, focus on verbs that describe things getting physically larger. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Many players find this board tricky because the words are very similar in meaning, which can make the grid feel repetitive. Success in this Strands Hint depends on your ability to spot different ways to describe expansion. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram for this theme is quite long and stretches across the board to connect opposite sides. It is a multi-word phrase that perfectly summarizes the act of increasing in size. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Try to look for letter combinations like 'EXP' or 'ING' which are common in words related to volume and growth. This NYT Strands challenge requires looking for both short and medium-length verbs. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
