NYTs Strands Hints, Tips, and Answers for Today, March 17, 2025

Strands is back with a whole new puzzle, and today’s grid is packed with letters hiding a set of themed words. Not only do you only have one single clue to help you get closer to those secret words, you’ll need to use every letter only once, adding an extra layer of difficulty.

While the puzzle can be a huge challenge whether you are very familiar with how to play Strands or not, this article has the help you need. It contains everything from hints to spoilers and even the full answer if you want to see it for yourself.

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The NYT Games Strands Sound Switching #379 March 17, 2025

The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Sound Switching. It has seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

Want hints that don’t spoil the words like the in-game hints do? The sections below each contain a small hint to nudge you closer to the theme without giving away anything.

General Spangram Hint 1

Hint 1: Flipping sounds from two different words.

General Spangram Hint 2

Hint 2: Switching the first letters of two words.

General Spangram Hint 3

Hint 3: Not “Plaster man;” it’s “master plan!”

Spoilers for Today’s New York Times Strands

Prefer spoilers that you don’t have to work for like the in-game hints for this rewarding puzzle game? The sections below each contain one answer and a screenshot of where it belongs in the puzzle’s letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT Sound Switching Strands

For the full answer to this minimalist puzzle game, check out the section below. It includes all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of where each word fits in the grid.

The category for today is Spoonerisms. The words are Bedding, Stricken, Blushing, Wells, Chips, and Crow.

Today’s Strands Explained

Is this short daily puzzle game feeling a bit unclear? The section below walks you through how the clue, the Spangram, and the themed words all come together in harmony.

The theme for today is Spoonerisms, which are words that go together in a phrase that sometimes have the first letters switched, often to comedic effect. An example would be saying “Shaking the Tower” instead of “Taking a Shower.” There are three pairs of themed words that go together, each making a fun Spoonerism. Since you are switching the sounds of the first letters, the theme is Sound Switching.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website available on almost any device with a browser.

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March 4, 2024

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