Issue #373 Tue 11 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 11, 2025
A lighthearted grid that keeps the focus on performance. Today's selection rewards a quick wit and a sense of showmanship.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A deck of cards fanned out, a silk handkerchief pulled from a sleeve, and the sudden silence before the reveal.
Stage performance and illusions
PERFORMING MAGICAL FEATS
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
A two-word gerund phrase
13 letters.
Starts with C, ends with S.
CASTINGSPELLS
Group hint 1 reveal
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Starting letters
- 1 A (11 letters)
- 2 A (8 letters)
- 3 P (6 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 T (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AB (11 letters)
- 2 AL (8 letters)
- 3 PR (6 letters)
- 4 SH (6 letters)
- 5 TA (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
The classic, multi-syllable utterance intended to make the impossible appear real.
11 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AB.
ABRACADABRA
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A punchy, exclamation-style term often followed by a puff of smoke.
8 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALAKAZAM
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
An Italian-derived term signaling that a transformation has occurred in an instant.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PR.
PRESTO
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A sudden, high-energy declaration that accompanies a dramatic change.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHAZAM
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The brief, triumphant sound of a successful demonstration.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TA.
TADA
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- ABRACADABRA
- ALAKAZAM
- PRESTO
- SHAZAM
- TADA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 11, 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 11, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 11, 2025?
NYT Strands on March 11, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the March 11, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 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 11, 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 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 5 theme words · 13-letter spangram