Issue #5 Fri 8 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 8, 2024
A Friday morning spent at the mirror. Whether you are looking for a quick fix or a structural commitment, today's grid rewards those who know their way around a comb.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The floor of the barbershop, covered in the fallen evidence of a morning spent in front of the glass.
Personal grooming and aesthetic presentation.
MODES OF SECURING AND ARRANGING HAIR
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A compound single word.
9 letters.
Starts with H, ends with E.
HAIRSTYLE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 B (5 letters)
- 3 D (6 letters)
- 4 M (6 letters)
- 5 P (8 letters)
- 6 T (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (7 letters)
- 2 BR (5 letters)
- 3 DR (6 letters)
- 4 MO (6 letters)
- 5 PO (8 letters)
- 6 TO (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A towering, rounded construction pinned high atop the head.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEEHIVE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Three strands woven tightly together in a recurring, overlapping pattern.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRAID
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Long, thick ropes formed by matting or twisting the hair over time.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DR.
DREADS
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A narrow, central strip of hair left standing while the sides are shorn close.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MOHAWK
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A simple gathered bundle secured at the back of the head with an elastic.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
PONYTAIL
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A tight, gathered cluster of hair held at the very crown of the head.
7 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOPKNOT
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- BEEHIVE
- BRAID
- DREADS
- MOHAWK
- PONYTAIL
- TOPKNOT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 8, 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 8, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 8, 2024?
NYT Strands on March 8, 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 8, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "H" — 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 8, 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