Step aside Wordle, Connections, Connections Sports Edition, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new NYT word game gaining popularity on the block! The New York Times’ latest game, “Strands,” is becoming a daily favorite for fans looking for a fun activity on the NYT website and app.
With daily themes and intriguing “spangrams” to uncover, Strands has quickly become the go-to addictive game to conquer before a new challenge arises 24 hours later.
Want to know how to play Strands, get hints for today’s Spangram, and discover all the answers for Strands #751 on Tuesday, March 24? Keep reading to find out!
The New York Times provides clear instructions on how to play Strands:
– Find theme words to complete the board. These words will be highlighted in blue once found.
– Drag or tap letters to form words. If tapping, double-tap the final letter to submit.
– Ensure theme words cover the entire board without overlapping.
– Discover the “spangram,” a hint relating to the puzzle’s theme that touches two opposite sides of the board. The spangram will be highlighted in yellow once found.
– Earn hints by finding non-theme words. For every three non-theme words uncovered, a hint is awarded. Hints reveal letters of a theme word.
Looking for today’s Strands hint for the theme “Get over it … or get through it”? Here’s a clue: Smash!
In today’s puzzle, there are seven theme words to find, including the spangram. The first two letters for each word are: FE, BA, HO, TU, WA, HU, and OB (the Spangram).
Today’s Spangram is a mix of both vertical and horizontal elements.
The answer to today’s Spangram for the NYT ‘Strands’ game on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, is “BREAKDOWN.”
Here are the answers and word list for today’s Strands puzzle:
– FENCE
– BARRICADE
– HOOP
– TUNNEL
– WALL
– HURDLE
– OBSTACLE COURSE (Spangram)
Dive into the world of Strands and see if you can conquer today’s puzzle!
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.