Issue #369 Fri 7 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 7, 2025
A steady hand and a sharp eye serve you well on the table today. Shuffle up and find your rhythm.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Leisure time and parlor pastimes.
TRADITIONAL TABLETOP PASTIMES
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun.
9 letters.
Starts with C, ends with S.
CARDGAMES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (7 letters)
- 2 C (8 letters)
- 3 E (6 letters)
- 4 P (8 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 R (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CA (7 letters)
- 2 CR (8 letters)
- 3 EU (6 letters)
- 4 PI (8 letters)
- 5 PO (5 letters)
- 6 RU (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Forming melds of matching ranks is the primary objective here.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CANASTA
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Count your points with the help of a small wooden board and pegs.
8 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CRIBBAGE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A trump suit is chosen after the deal determines the lead.
6 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EU.
EUCHRE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A marriage of a king and queen of different suits counts for points.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PINOCHLE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Bluffing is often more effective than holding a strong hand.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POKER
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Draw and discard to assemble sets or runs before your opponent.
5 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RU.
RUMMY
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- CANASTA
- CRIBBAGE
- EUCHRE
- PINOCHLE
- POKER
- RUMMY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 7, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for March 7, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 7, 2025?
NYT Strands on March 7, 2025 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 7, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — 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 7, 2025?
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