NYT Strands March 18 2025 Hints, Spangram and Answer

18 March 2025
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

"Grrr"

Spangram

9 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

"Grrr"

Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 18 March 2025

Y
K
U
R
L
Y
N
S
D
P
E
D
A
C
X
R
E
V
R
E
O
E
O
E
D
R
I
S
V
W
C
D
E
R
S
O
Y
M
U
K
T
U
P
R
G
Y
H
C

💡 Connect adjacent letters (including diagonally) to form words. Words can change direction!

Step-by-Step Hints for 18 March 2025

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Today's Theme Hint

"Grrr"

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

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

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

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

C_______D

Theme Words (7 words)

All of these words relate to: "Grrr"

6 letters: C ____ Y
6 letters: G ____ Y
5 letters: I ___ D
6 letters: P ____ D
5 letters: S ___ Y
6 letters: T ____ Y
5 letters: V ___ D

Pro Tips for Solving Strands

Getting Started

  • • Look for the spangram first - it reveals the theme
  • • Start from grid corners and edges
  • • Think about the theme clue literally and figuratively

Advanced Strategy

  • • Words can change direction mid-word
  • • Look for common prefixes and suffixes
  • • Use non-theme words to unlock hint system

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Complete Solution for 18 March 2025

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

🎯 Spangram Answer

CROSSWORD

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

📝 Theme Words: "Grrr"

CRANKY
GRUMPY
IRKED
PEEVED
SURLY
TOUCHY
VEXED

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 847 additional words can also be formed from the grid letters

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Non-theme words that help unlock hints in the game

All Bonus Words

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847
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
11
Longest Word
855
Total Words
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