NYT Strands Answers & Spangram for Nov. 17, 2025 (#624)

By Anish | TechBoltX — Updated: November 17, 2025

???? Today’s NYT Strands Puzzle Overview (#624)

Dog-lovers are going to enjoy today’s Strands! This puzzle celebrates our heroic four-legged companions in all the jobs they do — from rescuing people to providing therapy. The theme is playful, warm, and much easier than the last few days, making this a great start to your morning puzzle routine.

Still, the grid includes long and tricky words like HERDING and THERAPY, so if you got stuck, you’re not alone. Below are the hints and complete solutions.

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???? Today’s Strands Theme

➡️ “Paw patrol”

Extra clue:

➡️ “Fido has many jobs.”

This confirms that all theme words relate to working dogs and canine jobs.

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???? Clue Words Used to Reveal Hints

(Your clue words may differ; these are examples that worked today.)

DIRE, GROW, GROWN, SIEVE, KING, RING, DOGS, GODS, WING, WINE, WINES, WINS, DOING, GATE, GATES, VICE

Any 4-letter word or longer will help trigger hints — these are just the ones found during solving.

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✅ Today’s Strands Answers (Non-Spangram Words)

• GUARD
• GUIDE
• RESCUE
• HERDING
• SERVICE
• THERAPY

Each word describes an essential job performed by trained working dogs around the world.

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???? Today’s Strands Spangram (Nov. 17, 2025)

➡️ WORKINGDOGS

To trace it: start at the W located three columns to the right and four rows down, then curl left and right across the board.

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❓ NYT Strands FAQs

1. What is the theme of today’s puzzle?

“Paw patrol,” highlighting careers and roles of working dogs.

2. What is a spangram?

A word that stretches across the puzzle from one side to the other, covering multiple rows/columns.

3. What time does Strands reset?

Every day at 12 a.m. Eastern Time.

4. How many theme words are there?

Each puzzle varies, but today’s grid features six theme words plus the spangram.

???? About the Author

Anish is the Founder, Editor & Lead Writer at TechBoltX, delivering daily puzzle guides for Wordle, Connections, Strands, Mini Crossword, and Sports Edition. His clear walkthroughs help thousands of solvers every day.
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