Strands is here again with another grid of letters, filled to the brim with challenging hidden themed words. In order to win, you need to figure out all the themed words from one little clue and find them hidden inside the letter grid.

It's pretty easy to get stuck on this puzzle, even if you know the rules of Strands well. If you are looking for a hand, you can find everything from general hints to the full answer in the article below.

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The NYT Games Strands Love is in the Apps #368 March 6, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Love is in the Apps. It has eight things to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.

NYT Strands Hints

Searching for some spoiler-free help? If you don't like the in-game hints in this challenging puzzle game because they give too much away, you can find theme hints in the sections below that don't give away any of the answers.

General Spangram Hint 1

General Spangram Hint 2

General Spangram Hint 3

Spoilers for Today's New York Times Strands

The two sections below have a single spoiled word in each one. If you want to see a spoiler but don't feel like looking for non-themed words for an in-game hint, you should check out these two below.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT Love is in the Apps Strands

The complete answer to this mobile puzzle game can be found in the expandable section below. Open it up to see all the themed words and their locations in the letter grid as well.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't get today's puzzle? In the section below is a breakdown of how the theme, the clue, and the words all fit together and make sense in this 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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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
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