NYT Strands March 18 2024 Hints, Spangram and Answer

18 March 2024
8 Words

Find all theme words and the spangram in today's letter grid. Need help? Use our step-by-step hints below!

Today's Theme

"World piece"

Spangram

7 letters

Theme Words

7 words

What is NYT Strands?

NYT Strands is The New York Times' captivating word puzzle that combines elements of word search with thematic word finding. Each day presents a 6×8 grid of letters where you must discover all theme words related to a specific clue, plus find the special "spangram" that spans across the grid.

Unlike traditional word searches, Strands words can change direction, creating unique shapes and paths through the grid. The challenge is not just finding words, but understanding how they all connect to the daily theme.

Today's Theme

"World piece"

Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 18 March 2024

M
A
O
M
N
I
R
S
U
N
T
A
H
M
A
W
S
N
T
E
P
A
I
T
P
R
R
S
E
R
T
L
I
E
U
N
S
A
N
D
T
D
E
R
O
F
A
R

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Step-by-Step Hints for 18 March 2024

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Today's Theme Hint

"World piece"

All theme words relate to this clue. Think about different meanings and related concepts!

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

7 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

T_____N

Theme Words (7 words)

All of these words relate to: "World piece"

6 letters: D ____ T
6 letters: F ____ T
5 letters: M ___ H
8 letters: M ______ N
5 letters: P ___ N
5 letters: S ___ P
6 letters: T ____ A

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Complete Solution for 18 March 2024

Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle

🎯 Spangram Answer

TERRAIN

This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme

📝 Theme Words: "World piece"

DESERT
FOREST
MARSH
MOUNTAIN
PLAIN
SWAMP
TUNDRA

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UNTWIST
UNWARE
UNWARES
UNWARIE
UNWIRE
UNWIRES
UNWISE
UNWISER
UNWIST
UNWIT
UNWITS
UREA
UREAS
UREASE
URENT
URES
URESIS
URINANT
URITE
URITES
USED
USER
USHER
USHERED
USHERS
UTERI
UTES
WAES
WAIN
WAINS
WAIR
WAIS
WAIST
WAISTER
WAIT
WAITE
WAITER
WAITES
WAITS
WAME
WAMUS
WANNA
WANS
WANT
WANTS
WAPS
WARE
WARED
WARES
WARP
WARPER
WARPS
WARRE
WARS
WASE
WASH
WASHER
WASHERED
WASHERIES
WASHERS
WASM
WASP
WAST
WASTE
WASTER
WASTES
WASTRIE
WASTRIES
WINS
WINTER
WIRE
WIRES
WISE
WISED
WISENT
WISER
WISP
WIST
WITE
WITES
WITS
1680
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
11
Longest Word
1688
Total Words
💡 Pro Tip

In NYT Strands, finding 3 non-theme words unlocks a hint that highlights letters for a theme word. Use these bonus words strategically when you're stuck!

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