The New York Times Strands puzzle is a clever kind of game that offers a satisfying challenge for word game enthusiasts. Each grid hides a set of words connected by a common thread, requiring players to think both critically and creatively in order to uncover the solutions.

If you are familiar with how to play Strands, you likely already know how challenging it can be to solve them on your own. As such, here are some tips, hints, and answers to help you navigate today's puzzle with confidence.

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The NYT Games Strands Getting Closure #364 March 2, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today features the clue Getting Closure. It has eight things to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

If you want some hints that won't give away any of the answers to today's puzzle, you can find some below. Simply open the expandable sections by clicking "Read More" to see some pointers that will get you a little closer to today's theme.

General Spangram Hint 1

General Spangram Hint 2

General Spangram Hint 3

Spoilers for Two Words in Today's Strands

If you want to see a spoiler or two but don't feel like looking for non-themed words in the puzzle to get clues, you can find two such spoilers in the sections below. Peek inside to see both the spoiled word and a screenshot of where it goes in the letter grid of this minimalist puzzle game.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT Games Getting Closure Strands

Just looking for a full answer to today's puzzle instead? Inside the section below is all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot depicting where each of those words belongs in the letter grid of this browser-based puzzle game.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't understand this puzzle? You can find an explanation of how the clue, the Spangram, and all the words fit together and make sense in this challenging puzzle game.

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

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Strands
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Released
March 4, 2024
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Platform(s)
Web Browser
Genre(s)
Puzzle