Issue #24 Wed 27 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 27, 2024
A steady hand and a sharp pencil are all one needs to navigate today's grid. The lines move in unexpected directions, but the path remains clear for those who look closely.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Charcoal dust on a fingertip, the specific bite of a stylus on glass, or the ink stain left on the side of a palm during a long afternoon.
Visual arts and illustration media
FORMS OF ILLUSTRATIVE MEDIA
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
A compound single word.
10 letters.
Starts with G, ends with T.
GRAPHICART
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Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (7 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 D (6 letters)
- 4 D (6 letters)
- 5 P (8 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
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Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CA (7 letters)
- 2 CO (5 letters)
- 3 DE (6 letters)
- 4 DO (6 letters)
- 5 PO (8 letters)
- 6 SK (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
An animated sequence often featuring exaggerated features and bright colors.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CARTOON
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A sequential narrative panel found in the daily Sunday paper.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COMIC
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The intentional arrangement of lines and shapes to serve a functional purpose.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DESIGN
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A mindless, swirling pattern left on the margin of a notebook during a phone call.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DOODLE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A likeness of a person captured in paint or charcoal, focusing on the eyes.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
PORTRAIT
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A quick, rough drawing intended to capture the basic outline of a subject.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SK.
SKETCH
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- CARTOON
- COMIC
- DESIGN
- DOODLE
- PORTRAIT
- SKETCH
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 27, 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 27, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 27, 2024?
NYT Strands on March 27, 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 27, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 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 27, 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 · 10-letter spangram