NYT Strands today: Clues, answers, Spangram for March 26, 2025

TOI Tech Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 26, 2025, 12:30 IST

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The NYT Strands puzzle for March 26, 2025, challenges enthusiasts with a 'Circle of Life' theme. Clues relate to animals from 'The Lion King' with a spangram 'LION KING.' Solvers must find related words like Zebra, Meerkat, Warthog, Hyena, Elephant, and Hornbill in the grid. Tips and hints are provided to assist players.

NYT Strands today: Clues, answers, Spangram for March 26, 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 26, 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 THE CIRCLE OF LIFE'

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

Black and white striped animal often found in Africa, related to horses.

Small, social animal that stands on its hind legs, native to southern Africa.

Wild pig with tusks and a distinctive mane, often found in savannas and woodlands.

Carnivorous animal known for its laugh-like vocalizations, often seen scavenging.

Large mammal with big ears and a trunk, known for its intelligence and size.

Bird with a large, colorful bill, known for its unique nesting behavior.

NYT Strands March 26, 2025 – Hints, answers, Spangram

Spangram for today

LION KING is the Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle.

Today's Strands’ answers:

ZEBRA
MEERKAT
WARTHOG
HYENA
ELEPHANT
HORNBILL

Today’s NYT Strands explained

Today's NYT Strands puzzle spangram is "The Lion King," with the answers being animals featured in the iconic film. Each of the six answers—Zebra, Meerkat, Warthog, Hyena, Elephant, and Hornbill—are creatures from the African savanna, showcasing a range of characters in the movie, from Simba's companions to key figures in the storyline, reflecting the diverse wildlife in the film.

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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