New York Times Strands puzzle for Nov. 13 offers superstition-themed clues and solution

The New York Times Strands puzzle released on November 13, 2026, challenges players to find words linked in any direction within a full-grid layout. The day's theme is described as “Not a good sign,” with all solutions relating to superstitions and bad fortune. The accompanying spangram – a single word or phrase that spans the entire grid – is positioned horizontally and reads “Rotten Luck.”

Mashable provided the complete word list for the puzzle, which includes: Thirteenth, Broken, Spilled, Rotten Luck, Floor, Salt, and Mirror. The outlet also noted that the game’s hint is intentionally vague and that the word list is not normally disclosed, making the puzzle longer to solve than other NYT games such as Wordle or Connections.