Issue #745 Wed 18 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 18, 2026
Seven paths wind through this grid, demanding a sharp eye for the connections between them. Watch the edges where the longest entries cross, as the board relies on a rigid, cascading structure.
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AFTERLIFE
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