Hey there, word game fans! Ready to conquer today’s NYT Strands puzzle? We’ve got all the hints, spangram, and answers you need for Tuesday, March 4. Let’s get started!
How to Play NYT Strands
Strands is a fresh twist on the classic word search, brought to you by The New York Times. You can play it on the NYT website or the NYT Games app, alongside favorites like Wordle and Connections.
Here’s how it works:
- You’ll see a 6×8 grid of letters.
- Crack the code: Discover words that follow a hidden theme (the puzzle’s core challenge!).
- A clue will guide you toward the theme.
- When you find a theme word, it will highlight in blue.
But wait, there’s more! You’ll also need to find the spangram—a special word that connects at least two sides of the grid. The spangram reveals the theme and highlights in yellow when found.
Pro Tips:
- Letters can connect vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
- You can switch directions mid-word.
- On touchscreens, double-tap the last letter to submit your guess.
- Find three valid words (at least four letters long) to unlock the Hint button.
Strands keeps you on your toes with varying difficulty levels. Some days, you’ll fill in missing words in a phrase. Other days, you’ll tackle synonyms or homophones.
Today’s Strands Hint
Scroll slowly if you want to avoid spoilers! Here’s the official theme hint for March 4:
“It’s our game-iversary!”
Need an extra nudge? Here’s another clue:
“It’s all in the name.”
Today’s challenge: Uncover 8 theme words (plus a special anniversary spangram!).
Today’s NYT Strands Hints
Spoiler alert! Stop scrolling if you’re not ready for hints.
Here are the first two letters of each theme word, ordered from left to right and top to bottom:
- RI
- TE
- WI
- FI
- ST
- TH
- CU
- ST
Today’s NYT Strands Answers
Final spoiler warning! Here’s the spangram and theme words for March 4:
Spangram: STRANDS
Theme Words:
- RIBBON
- TENDRIL
- WISP
- FILAMENT
- STRANDS
- THREAD
- CURL
- STRING
Solving Today’s Puzzle
Today’s puzzle celebrates Strands’ first anniversary with a fun twist—all the words are types of strands!
I spotted STRING at the bottom right away, followed by RIBBON on the left. The spangram, STRANDS, was the third word I found.
Next, I uncovered THREAD and CURL in the bottom half, then quickly solved the rest. No hints needed!
Why We Love Strands
Strands is a fantastic way to challenge your brain and expand your vocabulary. Whether you’re a casual player or a word game pro, it’s a delightful addition to your daily routine.
Thanks for joining us for today’s hints and answers. We’ve had a blast covering Strands this past year, and we’re excited to keep the fun going!
