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NYT Strands today: Clues, answers, Spangram for March 23, 2025

NYT Strands today: Clues, answers, Spangram for March 23, 2025

TOI Tech Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Mar 25, 2025, 13:01 IST

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NYT Strands, a new daily puzzle game in The New York Times lineup, challenges players to discover theme-based words within a grid. Today’s theme is 'IN STITCHES' and the unique Spangram is 'NEEDLEWORK.' The game blends elements from other popular puzzle formats like Spelling Bee and crosswords, garnering a dedicated following.

NYT Strands today: Clues, answers, Spangram for March 23, 2025

The NYT Strands today offers an exciting challenge for puzzle enthusiasts, with its cleverly crafted grid and themed clues. In this edition, solvers are tasked with uncovering words related to an intriguing celestial theme. As always, the puzzle includes a spangram—a special word that uses all the letters of the alphabet—adding an extra layer of fun. If you're looking for answers for today's NYT Strands, be sure to check for key words hidden within the grid that fit the theme. Whether you're a regular solver or a newcomer, today's NYT Strands puzzle promises a rewarding experience for all.

NYT Strands March 23, 2025 – Hints, answers, Spangram

Having trouble solving today’s NYT Strands puzzle? We’re here to help with some easy hints to fuel your curiosity even more. Plus, we’ve got today’s answer waiting for you – just keep reading.

Today's NYT Strands theme

The theme for today’s Strands is 'IN STITCHES'

Hints for today’s Strands

Below, we’ve shared the hints, answers, and Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle. The hints may give away part or all of the Strands, so proceed with caution. Scroll down to continue:

Hints

This craft involves using a hook to create fabric, often for making blankets or scarves.

A small piece of material sewn or glued over a hole or tear in fabric.

To fix or repair something, especially clothing or fabric.

A method of repairing holes in fabric or socks by weaving threads over the damaged area.

Decorating fabric by stitching designs, often using colored threads.

A technique involving needles to create fabric, typically used for making sweaters or scarves.

Temporarily sewing fabric together with long stitches to hold it in place before final stitching.

Today’s NYT Strands explained

Today's NYT Strands puzzle centers around the theme of "IN STITCHES" with the spangram word "NEEDLEWORK" incorporating all the letters pf the alpahabet. The clues lead to words like CROCHET, PATCH, MEND, DARN, EMBROIDER, KNIT and BASTE, all essential techniques in the world of sewing and fabric art. Puzzle solvers are challenged to uncover these terms, each relating to different aspects of needlecrafts.

NYT Strands March 23, 2025 – Hints, answers, Spangram

Spangram for today

NEEDLEWORK

is the Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle.

Today's Strands’ answers:

CROCHET
PATCH
MEND
DARN
EMBROIDER
KNIT
BASTE

What are NYT Strands and how to play the game?

Strands is a puzzle game that blends elements of Connections, Spelling Bee, and classic crossword puzzles. Players are given 48 letters arranged on a 6 x 8-inch grid, along with a daily theme. The goal is to solve the Spangram and uncover all the theme-related words.

To play, connect letters on the grid to form words by dragging your mouse or fingers (on a touchscreen) in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal directions.

Start by identifying the central theme word or Spangram, which will help you understand the puzzle’s theme.

In addition to the Spangram, you must also find other words related to the theme hidden in the grid. Once you’ve uncovered them all, the puzzle is complete.

Tips for solving NYT Strands puzzle

Identify the theme words: Fill in the grid with the theme words. Once found, they will be highlighted in blue and won't overlap with each other.
Find the Spangram: Identify the Spangram, a key part of the puzzle that connects two opposite sides of the grid. It encapsulates the theme and may consist of two words. The Spangram will be highlighted in yellow once you’ve located it.
Take advantage of hints: Pay attention to off-topic words for clues. For every three non-theme words you uncover, letters will be highlighted to give you a hint toward finding a theme word, without directly revealing it.

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