Issue #388 Wed 26 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 26, 2025
A steady morning routine for the observant solver. Today we navigate a grid that rewards a patient, methodical approach.
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Today's theme
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Classic animated cinema from the nineties
ANIMATED FEATURE FILM TITLE
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
8 letters.
Starts with L, ends with G.
LIONKING
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 E (8 letters)
- 2 H (8 letters)
- 3 H (5 letters)
- 4 M (7 letters)
- 5 W (7 letters)
- 6 Z (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 EL (8 letters)
- 2 HO (8 letters)
- 3 HY (5 letters)
- 4 ME (7 letters)
- 5 WA (7 letters)
- 6 ZE (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A massive gray herbivore known for its long trunk and impressive memory.
8 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EL.
ELEPHANT
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A tropical bird recognized by its oversized, colorful beak.
8 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HORNBILL
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A scavenging carnivore famous for its distinct, cackling vocalizations.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HY.
HYENA
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A small social creature often found standing upright to scan the desert landscape.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
MEERKAT
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A stout, bristly creature with curved tusks that roots through the brush.
7 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WARTHOG
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A familiar African equid distinguished by its bold pattern of black and white stripes.
5 letters.
Starts with Z.
Starts with ZE.
ZEBRA
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- ELEPHANT
- HORNBILL
- HYENA
- MEERKAT
- WARTHOG
- ZEBRA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 26, 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 26, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 26, 2025?
NYT Strands on March 26, 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 26, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "L" — 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 26, 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 · 8-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 8-letter spangram