Issue #3 Wed 6 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 6, 2024
A steady hand is required for the grid today. We navigate a collection of items that often find themselves crowded together on a crowded platter.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A mortar and pestle, a heavy wooden bowl, and the rhythmic crush of ingredients coming together into a coarse, green mash.
Kitchen preparation and culinary assembly.
DIP MIXTURE COMPONENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single word spanning the board.
9 letters.
Starts with G, ends with E.
GUACAMOLE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (7 letters)
- 2 C (8 letters)
- 3 G (6 letters)
- 4 J (8 letters)
- 5 L (4 letters)
- 6 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AV (7 letters)
- 2 CI (8 letters)
- 3 GA (6 letters)
- 4 JA (8 letters)
- 5 LI (4 letters)
- 6 TO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Look for the buttery, pitted fruit that turns brown if you leave it on the counter too long.
7 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AV.
AVOCADO
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
This feathery green herb is polarizing, tasting like soap to some and bright freshness to others.
8 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CI.
CILANTRO
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A pungent bulb that requires a press or a sharp blade to release its oils.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GA.
GARLIC
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
These small, tapered peppers bring a distinct, sharp heat that lingers on the tongue.
8 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JA.
JALAPENO
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A bright, acidic fruit often squeezed over finished dishes to add a necessary pop of citrus.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIME
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A round, juicy fruit that serves as the red, pulpy base for many classic sauces.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOMATO
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- AVOCADO
- CILANTRO
- GARLIC
- JALAPENO
- LIME
- TOMATO
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 6, 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 6, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 6, 2024?
NYT Strands on March 6, 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 6, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "G" — 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 6, 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 · 9-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram