NYT Strands latest word game is called 'Strands' and the theme for game #449 is Body language.Clue words for game #449 include: STEW, WORN, GROW, TEAK, TASTE, WROTE.Today's spangram has 8 letters and touches the left side in the 4th row and the right side in the 5th row.Answers for game #449 include: HANDSHAKE, SALUTE, SHRUG, KOWTOW, NAMASTE, CURTSEY with the spangram: GESTURES.