It's time for a whole new Strands puzzle. It is a 6x8 grid filled with seemingly-random letters, and it hides a selection of words that revolve around a theme. In order to win, you need to figure out the theme from one little clue and find all the hidden themed words.

Even with the in-game hint system in this minimalist puzzle game, it can be challenging to tackle alone. If you are looking for a helping hand, this article contains clues, individual spoilers, and the full answer to this puzzle as well.

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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 A Good Roast #384 March 22, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue A Good Roast. It has eight things to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

If in-game hints feel too revealing in this free-to-play game, the sections below offer spoiler-free help. Each of the three sections provides a small clue to nudge you toward the theme without ruining the puzzle.

General Spangram Hint 1

General Spangram Hint 2

General Spangram Hint 3

Spoilers for Today's New York Times Strands

If you don't like the in-game hints because you have to save up non-theme words to get one, you can find spoilers in the sections below instead. Each section contains just one answer and its position in the letter grid of this puzzle that can teach words.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT A Good Roast Strands

If you’re looking for the complete answer to this difficult puzzle game, the section below has everything you need inside it. This includes the themed words, the Spangram, and their exact locations in the puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

If you are looking for a clearer understanding of today’s Strands puzzle, the section below is for you. It breaks down how the clue, theme, and words fit together, helping you see the connections you might have missed.

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

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Genre(s)
Puzzle
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