NYT Strands puzzle No. 976 themed around work roles
The New York Times Strands puzzle for November 4, 2026 features a "Getting the job done" theme with answers such as LABOR, STAFF, PEOPLE, WORKFORCE and PERSONNEL.
The latest NYT Strands puzzle, numbered 976 and released on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, centers on a work-related theme titled "Getting the job done." The provided hint points to "Work roles" as the guiding concept. Participants are encouraged to locate hidden words of four letters or more; each set of three such words reveals one of the theme words. Sample words used to generate hints include ROBE, SPEW, LOSE, PONE, FORK, PEEL, HUMAN, PRAM and their plurals. The puzzle’s core answers that align with the theme are LABOR, STAFF, PEOPLE, WORKFORCE and PERSONNEL. A spangram—a continuous word that spans the grid—also forms part of the solution.