Issue #758 Tue 31 Mar
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 31, 2026
A gentle slumber provides the backdrop for today's puzzle. Explore the hidden words that evoke a nocturnal visitor and their delicate transactions.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The soft rustle of a tiny, unseen presence, a glint of magic in the dim bedroom light, and a small treasure left where something precious once lay.
Childhood lore and nocturnal visitors
CHILDHOOD MYTHICAL FIGURE
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
A three-word noun phrase
13 letters.
Starts with T, ends with Y.
THE TOOTH FAIRY
Group hint 1 reveal
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Starting letters
- 1 C (4 letters)
- 2 E (8 letters)
- 3 N (4 letters)
- 4 P (6 letters)
- 5 T (4 letters)
- 6 W (4 letters)
- 7 W (5 letters)
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Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CO (4 letters)
- 2 EX (8 letters)
- 3 NO (4 letters)
- 4 PI (6 letters)
- 5 TU (4 letters)
- 6 WA (4 letters)
- 7 WI (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A small, round piece of metal currency often left behind as a token of appreciation.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COIN
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return.
8 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EX.
EXCHANGE
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A slip of paper with a message, or a piece of paper currency.
4 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NO.
NOTE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A soft cushion for the head, often found on a bed.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PILLOW
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A short, stiff skirt worn by a ballet dancer, often associated with ethereal beings.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TUTU
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A slender stick used to perform magic or cast spells.
4 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WAND
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Appendages that allow for flight, often depicted on magical creatures.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WI.
WINGS
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- COIN
- EXCHANGE
- NOTE
- PILLOW
- TUTU
- WAND
- WINGS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on March 31, 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 31, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on March 31, 2026?
NYT Strands on March 31, 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 31, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "T" — 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 31, 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 · 13-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 13-letter spangram