<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">NYT Strands game #473 theme is 'Life is a highway'.Clue words for NYT Strands game #473: MOLE, ROLE, MORAL, SCENE, COAT, HOOT.Today's spangram for game #473 has 8 letters.Spangram positions for game #473: First side - bottom, 4th column; Last side - top, 3rd column.Answers for NYT Strands game #473: SCENERY, GAMES, PLAYLIST, MOTEL, PHOTOS, AUDIOBOOK, SPANGRAM: ROAD TRIP.Summary rating for game #473: Easy; Score: Perfect.Planning a road trip was aided by the game's theme.