Issue #2 Tue 5 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 5, 2024
Today's grid offers a steady progression through familiar territory. Keep your wits about you as you navigate the lines.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A single glass shard left behind on the marble stairs.
Classic folklore and nursery stories
FOLKLORIC PROTAGONIST
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single ten-letter noun
10 letters.
Starts with C, ends with A.
CINDERELLA
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Starting letters
- 1 D (5 letters)
- 2 M (8 letters)
- 3 P (6 letters)
- 4 P (7 letters)
- 5 S (7 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DA (5 letters)
- 2 MI (8 letters)
- 3 PR (6 letters)
- 4 PU (7 letters)
- 5 SL (7 letters)
- 6 SP (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Rhythmic movement across a ballroom floor.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DANCE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The hour when the clock strikes twelve and the magic fades.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MIDNIGHT
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A royal heir looking for his mysterious partner.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PR.
PRINCE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A garden vegetable transformed into a carriage.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PU.
PUMPKIN
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Footwear made of fragile glass.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SL.
SLIPPER
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A temporary charm cast by a fairy godmother.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPELL
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- DANCE
- MIDNIGHT
- PRINCE
- PUMPKIN
- SLIPPER
- SPELL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 5, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for March 5, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 5, 2024?
NYT Strands on March 5, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the March 5, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on March 5, 2024?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram