Strands has a whole new letter scramble puzzle for you to ponder over today. The rules of how to play Strands are pretty simple: you need to find seven hidden words in today's jumble without overlapping any letters and using all the letters there. While this might sound simple, it can be a big challenge, especially if you aren't familiar with the category. If you need help but don't want to use the in-game hint system in the in-beta game, you can find some help below.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle for March 27, 2024

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The puzzle for today has the clue It's lit! It has a Spangram and six words, making a total of seven things to find in this browser-based puzzle game.

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New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you are searching for a few general hints for today's puzzle, check the expandable sections below. Press the Read More button below each one to see one of three hints.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Want a little more help but don't want the whole puzzle spoiled? Below, you can find two expandable sections, each with one spoiled word in it along with the word's location in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you just want to see all the words and where they are placed in the letter grid, check the expandable section below. Inside, you can find all the words and a screenshot of what the finished puzzle looks like in this mobile-friendly puzzle game.

Today's Strands Explained

Want an explanation of how the themed words, Spangram, and the clue all fit together in today's New York Times Games Strands? You can find a full explanation in the expandable section below.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website, available on almost any device with a browser.

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March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
Platform(s)
Web Browser
Genre(s)
Puzzle