NYT Strands Hints, Answers & Help for Nov. 30, 2025 (#637)

Written by Anish – TechBoltX | Updated: November 30, 2025

Overview — Strands #637 (Theme: “Group membership”)

The Nov. 30 Strands (#637) is one of those puzzles built around paired concepts — animals and the collective nouns used to describe them. If the clue “A murder of crows” didn’t immediately give it away, the board becomes much easier once you recognize the “animal + group name” pattern. This guide provides the hint words, complete answer list, the spangram, and quick solving tips.

Today’s Official Theme

“Group membership.”

Extra hint:

“A murder of crows.”
This points directly toward collective nouns for animals.

Useful clue words to unlock in-game hints

(Any 4+ letter finds will work, but these were used to trigger Strands boosts):
DEER, REED, FEET, SEWS, CLOP, FIRE, POCK, POLE, STEER, SCOW, DRIP, TOES, LOCK

Today’s Strands Answers (Nov. 30, 2025)

Animal + Group Pairings

• ANTS
• ARMY (an army of ants)
• COWS
• HERD (a herd of cows)
• LIONS
• PRIDE (a pride of lions)
• GEESE
• FLOCK (a flock of geese)

Each pair forms a classic collective noun. The puzzle puts them independently on the grid, but the theme connects them as matched sets.

Today’s Spangram

INITTOGETHER

To trace it:
Start at the I that’s four letters from the right on the bottom row, then wind upward across the board.

The spangram neatly ties the idea of “group membership” into a shared phrase — “in it together.”

Quick Solving Tips

• Spot plural animal names first — they anchor the board fast.
• When you find one (ANTS / COWS / LIONS / GEESE), immediately think of its collective noun.
• Long spangrams often run through the board’s center; use unique letter paths to reveal it early.
• Pairs aren’t positioned together, so cross-letter confirmation helps validate each group word.

FAQ — Strands (Nov. 30, 2025)

Q: What is today’s Strands theme?

A: Group Membership — collective nouns for animals.

Q: What is today’s spangram?

A: INITTOGETHER.

Q: How many theme words were in today’s puzzle?

A: Eight theme words + one spangram.

Q: When does Strands update each day?

A: It refreshes at midnight Eastern Time.