Issue #10 Wed 13 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 13, 2024
The layout demands a bit of patience today. Clear the board by finding the connections buried in the grid.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The house lights dim and the velvet curtains pull back for the final act.
Performing arts and theater terminology
SHOW CLOSING MOMENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Compound single word
11 letters.
Starts with G, ends with E.
GRANDFINALE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (6 letters)
- 2 C (7 letters)
- 3 J (4 letters)
- 4 P (5 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 R (6 letters)
- 7 S (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CA (6 letters)
- 2 CE (7 letters)
- 3 JU (4 letters)
- 4 PI (5 letters)
- 5 PR (5 letters)
- 6 RA (6 letters)
- 7 SL (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A vast geological gap carved by water over millions of years.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CANYON
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The hub where all major transit lines intersect.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CE.
CENTRAL
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Twelve people tasked with deciding a verdict after hearing all evidence.
4 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JU.
JURY
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
An instrument with eighty-eight keys that requires regular tuning.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PIANO
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A reward given to the winner of a competition.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PR.
PRIZE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Fast-moving water rushing over a rocky streambed.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RAPIDS
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A forceful impact that occurs when a door is closed too quickly.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SL.
SLAM
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- CANYON
- CENTRAL
- JURY
- PIANO
- PRIZE
- RAPIDS
- SLAM
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 13, 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 13, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 13, 2024?
NYT Strands on March 13, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the March 13, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 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 13, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 7 theme words · 11-letter spangram