Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.

Happy birthday to Strands! The New York Times Stands game, which is kind of like a word-find where you're not given the list of words to find, celebrated its 365th puzzle on Monday and marked its full one-year anniversary with a Strands-themed puzzle on Tuesday.

Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid.

Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, every day.

Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid.

Today's spangram answer on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, is STRANDS. Elle Fanning and Whoopi Goldberg were among the worst-dressed celebrities at the 2025 Oscars. See which other stars' red carpet looks made the list.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

In this puzzle, participants need to identify theme words in a grid, with correct words highlighted in blue. They must also find a Spangram that connects opposite sides of the grid, highlighted in yellow.

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