Issue #386 Mon 24 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 24, 2025
A steady hum fills the room as the needle drops. Today we look at the groups that defined an era of stadium noise.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A feedback-drenched stage, a drum kit under the lights, and the roar of a crowd waiting for the first downbeat.
Popular music history
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE COLLECTIVES
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
A single compound word.
8 letters.
Starts with R, ends with D.
ROCKBAND
Group hint 1 reveal
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Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 E (6 letters)
- 3 G (7 letters)
- 4 H (5 letters)
- 5 J (7 letters)
- 6 K (4 letters)
- 7 R (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BL (7 letters)
- 2 EA (6 letters)
- 3 GE (7 letters)
- 4 HE (5 letters)
- 5 JO (7 letters)
- 6 KI (4 letters)
- 7 RU (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
New wave style from the New York club scene.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLONDIE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
West Coast soft sounds that defined the seventies.
6 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EA.
EAGLES
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Progressive sounds from a group that evolved through several frontmen.
7 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GE.
GENESIS
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A sibling-led group known for Barracuda.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HE.
HEART
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
They never stop believing in small-town life.
7 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JO.
JOURNEY
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Four performers famous for heavy makeup and pyrotechnics.
4 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KI.
KISS
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A Canadian trio known for complex time signatures and high-pitched vocals.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RU.
RUSH
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- BLONDIE
- EAGLES
- GENESIS
- HEART
- JOURNEY
- KISS
- RUSH
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 24, 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 24, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 24, 2025?
NYT Strands on March 24, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the March 24, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "R" — 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 24, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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