Issue #383 Fri 21 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 21, 2025
The kitchen counter is a quiet theater of prep work today. A measured pace and a sharp knife are your best companions for this grid.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A purple, glossy skin under the faucet and the weight of a heavy vegetable in your palm.
Classic Mediterranean culinary staples
VEGETABLE BASED CULINARY PREPARATIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Single twelve-letter compound noun
12 letters.
Starts with E, ends with H.
EGGPLANTDISH
Group hint 1 reveal
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Starting letters
- 1 M (8 letters)
- 2 P (10 letters)
- 3 R (11 letters)
- 4 S (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 MO (8 letters)
- 2 PA (10 letters)
- 3 RA (11 letters)
- 4 ST (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 4 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Layers of seasoned meat and creamy béchamel baked until golden and bubbling.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MOUSSAKA
Theme word 2 of 4 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
Thin slices breaded and fried before being blanketed in marinara and melted cheese.
10 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PARMIGIANA
Theme word 3 of 4 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
A Provençal medley of summer squash, peppers, and herbs simmered into a tender stew.
11 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RATATOUILLE
Theme word 4 of 4 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Hollowed out vegetables filled with a savory mixture of grains, herbs, and aromatics.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STUFFED
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- MOUSSAKA
- PARMIGIANA
- RATATOUILLE
- STUFFED
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 21, 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 21, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 21, 2025?
NYT Strands on March 21, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 4 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the March 21, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "E" — 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 21, 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 4 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- At a glance
- 4 theme words · 12-letter spangram