Issue #26 Fri 29 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 29, 2024
A Friday grid that rewards a steady hand and a bit of patience. The architecture is straightforward, provided one keeps an eye on the edges.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You order a coffee in a city where you don't speak the language, but the menu is full of words you recognize anyway.
Global linguistics and etymology
FOREIGN TERMS ADOPTED INTO ENGLISH
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
9 letters.
Starts with L, ends with S.
LOANWORDS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (8 letters)
- 2 B (5 letters)
- 3 B (6 letters)
- 4 C (9 letters)
- 5 C (4 letters)
- 6 L (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AP (8 letters)
- 2 BE (5 letters)
- 3 BU (6 letters)
- 4 CH (9 letters)
- 5 CH (4 letters)
- 6 LI (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A dry drink taken before dinner to stimulate the appetite.
8 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AP.
APERITIF
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A soft, round, brimless cap that might be associated with a stereotypical artist.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BERET
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A piece of furniture with drawers, or a government office department.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUREAU
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Someone hired to drive a private car for another person.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHAUFFEUR
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A way to describe something stylish, elegant, or fashionable.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHIC
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A person who acts as a link to assist communication between groups.
7 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIAISON
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Complete Strands answer
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- APERITIF
- BERET
- BUREAU
- CHAUFFEUR
- CHIC
- LIAISON
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 29, 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 29, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 29, 2024?
NYT Strands on March 29, 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 29, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "L" — 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 29, 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