Issue #387 Tue 25 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 25, 2025
Small plates arrive before the main event, setting the pace for the rest of the meal. Today's grid requires a steady hand to navigate the table.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You scan the menu for something to share while the table waits for the main courses.
Restaurant menu sections
FIRST COURSE ITEMS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Single word
9 letters.
Starts with A, ends with R.
APPETIZER
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (8 letters)
- 2 F (6 letters)
- 3 N (6 letters)
- 4 P (7 letters)
- 5 S (7 letters)
- 6 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CA (8 letters)
- 2 FO (6 letters)
- 3 NA (6 letters)
- 4 PO (7 letters)
- 5 SL (7 letters)
- 6 WI (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Lightly breaded rings served with a side of marinara.
8 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CALAMARI
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A communal pot of melted cheese kept warm over a small flame.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FONDUE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A platter loaded with melted cheese, jalapeños, and salsa.
6 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NA.
NACHOS
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Spicy hollowed-out peppers stuffed with cream cheese.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POPPERS
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Miniature versions of a classic beef sandwich served in threes.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SL.
SLIDERS
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Bite-sized pieces of poultry tossed in a spicy or sticky glaze.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WI.
WINGS
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- CALAMARI
- FONDUE
- NACHOS
- POPPERS
- SLIDERS
- WINGS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 25, 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 25, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 25, 2025?
NYT Strands on March 25, 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 25, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "A" — 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 25, 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