Issue #7 Sun 10 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 10, 2024
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Today's theme
Dust motes dancing in the light of a concert hall, the smell of rosin, and the heavy velvet curtain waiting for the first note.
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Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
A single, eleven-letter noun
11 letters.
Starts with I, ends with S.
INSTRUMENTS
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Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 G (6 letters)
- 2 H (4 letters)
- 3 P (5 letters)
- 4 S (9 letters)
- 5 T (7 letters)
- 6 V (6 letters)
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Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 GU (6 letters)
- 2 HA (4 letters)
- 3 PI (5 letters)
- 4 SA (9 letters)
- 5 TR (7 letters)
- 6 VI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Calloused fingertips pressing down on six steel wires.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GU.
GUITAR
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Plucking long, slender golden threads in a tall, upright frame.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HARP
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Eighty-eight keys waiting for someone to sit on the bench.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PIANO
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A curved brass body with a single reed vibrating inside.
9 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SAXOPHONE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Three valves pressed in quick succession to clear the morning air.
7 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRUMPET
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Tucked under the chin, a bow draws across four tightly wound strings.
6 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VI.
VIOLIN
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- GUITAR
- HARP
- PIANO
- SAXOPHONE
- TRUMPET
- VIOLIN
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 10, 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 10, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 10, 2024?
NYT Strands on March 10, 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 10, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "I" — 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 10, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 11-letter spangram