Strands is back with another puzzle that turns a simple word search into a clever brain teaser. Today’s grid hides a set of themed words connected by a single clue, and the challenge lies in uncovering them all while using every letter exactly once.

Even if you know how to play Strands, some puzzles can leave you stuck, staring at the letters with no words in sight. If that’s where you’re at today, this guide has your back. Inside, you’ll find theme hints, word spoilers, and the full solution. So whether you need a gentle push or the whole answer, this article has got you covered.

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The NYT Games Strands That's An Equine of a Different Shade #393 March 31, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue That's An Equine of a Different Shade! It has six things to find: the Spangram and five themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

There are three sections below, and each of them contains one hint to the theme. If you are looking for something to help you out that won't spoil any answers like the in-game hints do in this innovative puzzle game, you should check out these three sections.

General Spangram Hint 1

General Spangram Hint 2

General Spangram Hint 3

Spoilers for Today's New York Times Strands

Need more than just a hint? You can find two spoilers in the sections below; each one has just one spoiled word and a screenshot of where it goes in the grid of this puzzle game.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT That's An Equine of a Different Shade Strands

The full answer to today's Strands puzzle can be found in the section below. It includes not only the Spangram and all the themed words, but also a screenshot of a completed puzzle to see where all those words belong in this mobile puzzle game.

Today's Strands Explained

Still don't get this free browser game? Check out the explanation below. It breaks down the themed words, the Spangram, and how the clue ties everything together.

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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Genre(s)
Puzzle