Strands is a daily word puzzle from the New York Times Games, designed to test your creativity and problem-solving skills. This unique word search challenges you to uncover all the themed words hidden in the grid, often requiring you to think creatively to win.

If this short puzzle game feels overwhelming, don’t worry; this article is here to help you. Below, you’ll find a range of hints, spoilers for some of the words, the full answer to the puzzle, and a whole lot more. Whatever you need to solve today’s Strands, it’s all right here.

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How to Play the New York Times Games Strands

Strands is a short daily word game that pits you against a grid of seemingly random letters that contains a whole bunch of related words.

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The NYT Games Strands Ode to the Aubergine #383 March 21, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Ode to the Aubergine. It has five things to find: the Spangram and four themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

Want some hints for the theme of this rewarding puzzle game? The sections below each contain a single clue to help you get closer to the answers without spoiling any of the words for this puzzle game.

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 little hint for this puzzle game that's like Wordle? In the two sections below are spoilers for answers in this Strands puzzle. Open up each section to see one word and screenshot of where it goes in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT Ode to the Aubergine Strands

Stumped by today’s Strands puzzle? The section below contains the full solution, complete with the themed words, the Spangram, and where each word goes in the puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

Still unsure about this popular puzzle game? The section below offers a clear breakdown of how the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words all come together to make sense.

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
Platform(s)
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