Issue #391 Sat 29 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 29, 2025
Saturday morning brings a quiet intensity to the grid. Whether you are looking for hidden structures or simply filling in the blanks, the path ahead requires a steady hand.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A pantry shelf stocked for a week of meatless cooking, where everything comes from the soil.
Plant-based dietary sources
NON-ANIMAL SOURCES OF DIETARY NUTRITION
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
13 letters.
Starts with V, ends with S.
VEGANPROTEINS
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Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 N (4 letters)
- 3 S (5 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 T (6 letters)
- 6 T (4 letters)
- 7 Y (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (5 letters)
- 2 NU (4 letters)
- 3 SE (5 letters)
- 4 SE (6 letters)
- 5 TE (6 letters)
- 6 TO (4 letters)
- 7 YE (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
These small, oval pantry staples are often simmered into stews or mashed for a hearty spread.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEANS
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Crunchy, oil-rich kernels that you might find in a trail mix or roasted with a bit of salt.
4 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NU.
NUTS
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Tiny, dormant vessels found inside fruit or flower heads that pack a nutritional punch.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SEEDS
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
This firm, chewy wheat-based staple is sliced thin and seared until it develops a golden crust.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SEITAN
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A fermented, block-shaped product that holds its own when cubed and tossed into a hot pan.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TE.
TEMPEH
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Soft, white blocks that act as a blank canvas for whatever sauce or seasoning you choose.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOFU
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Microscopic agents that help dough rise or provide a savory, umami kick to a broth.
5 letters.
Starts with Y.
Starts with YE.
YEAST
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- BEANS
- NUTS
- SEEDS
- SEITAN
- TEMPEH
- TOFU
- YEAST
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 29, 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 29, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 29, 2025?
NYT Strands on March 29, 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 29, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "V" — 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 29, 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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- 7 theme words · 13-letter spangram