Issue #756 Sun 29 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 29, 2026
Small, frantic movements at the feeder define the rhythm of the morning. You watch the grid expand as the hungry crowd gathers.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Ornithological diet and behavior
AVIAN NUTRITION
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Three-word common idiom
11 letters.
Starts with F, ends with S.
FOR THE BIRDS
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Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 B (4 letters)
- 3 F (5 letters)
- 4 M (6 letters)
- 5 N (6 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
- 7 S (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (7 letters)
- 2 BU (4 letters)
- 3 FR (5 letters)
- 4 MI (6 letters)
- 5 NE (6 letters)
- 6 SE (5 letters)
- 7 SU (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Small, juicy spheres plucked from the brambles in late summer.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BERRIES
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Many garden visitors find these crawling snacks quite protein-rich.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUGS
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A sweet, fleshy harvest that often falls to the ground when overripe.
5 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FR.
FRUIT
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Tiny, round grains that make for a popular base in many avian mixes.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MILLET
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The sugary, liquid reward found deep within a blooming flower.
6 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NE.
NECTAR
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Small, hard kernels often scattered across a patio or field.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SEEDS
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A dense, fatty block of animal fat that provides essential energy in winter.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SU.
SUET
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- BERRIES
- BUGS
- FRUIT
- MILLET
- NECTAR
- SEEDS
- SUET
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Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 29, 2026. 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, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 29, 2026?
NYT Strands on March 29, 2026 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, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "F" — 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, 2026?
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 · 11-letter spangram
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- 7 theme words · 11-letter spangram