NYT Strands March 8 2025 Hints, Spangram and Answer
8 March 2025
6 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
"Two thumbs up"
Spangram
11 letters
Theme Words
5 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
"Two thumbs up"
Find 5 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue
NYT Strands Grid for 8 March 2025
C
T
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S
P
T
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H
E
T
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A
D
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S
L
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N
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O
P
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M
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A
P
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A
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💡 Connect adjacent letters (including diagonally) to form words. Words can change direction!
Step-by-Step Hints for 8 March 2025
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Today's Theme Hint
"Two thumbs up"
All theme words relate to this clue. Think about different meanings and related concepts!
Spangram Hints
Length & Position
11 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side
Letter-by-Letter Reveal
B_________E
Theme Words (5 words)
All of these words relate to: "Two thumbs up"
4 letters: C __ A
9 letters: M _______ T
8 letters: P ______ E
7 letters: P _____ N
9 letters: S _______ T
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
Spoiler Alert!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Complete Solution for 8 March 2025
Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle
🎯 Spangram Answer
BESTPICTURE
This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme
📝 Theme Words: "Two thumbs up"
CODA
MOONLIGHT
PARASITE
PLATOON
SPOTLIGHT
🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid
These 1128 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
ACETA
ACTA
ACTION
ACTS
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ADHESION
ADIPIC
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AHED
AIAS
AIOLI
AIOLIS
AITS
ALEC
ALERT
ALGID
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ALIGHTED
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AMATION
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CIEL
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ETHANOIC
ETHANOL
ETIC
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GIOS
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GITS
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HOSTED
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HOTLINE
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ICTAL
IDES
IGLOO
IMPACT
IMPACTS
IMPALE
IMPALER
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IMPOT
IMPOTS
INEPT
INERT
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INTER
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IOTA
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ISOGONE
ISOLINE
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ITAS
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LAND
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LATIGO
LATIGOS
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LATOSOL
LATS
LECTION
LECTURE
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LENOS
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LIGHT
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LINE
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LINOS
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LISTS
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LOTE
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MATS
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MITIS
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NETTS
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NITE
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NOISE
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NOLOS
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NOMOI
NOOIT
NOOP
NOPAL
NORM
NORMA
NORMAS
NOSE
NOSED
NOSES
NOSTOI
NOSTOS
NOTA
NOTAL
NOTATE
NOTATION
NOTATIONAL
NOTE
NOTELET
NOTELETS
NOTER
NOTION
NOTIONAL
NOTT
OATEN
OATER
OATS
OCHE
OCHES
OCTET
OCTETS
ODAH
ODAL
ODES
ODIST
ODISTS
OHED
OILPAPER
OILS
OILTIGHT
OINT
OLDEST
OLID
OLIO
OLIOS
OMASA
OMIT
OMITS
ONER
ONOMASTIC
ONTO
OOIDAL
OOLITE
OOMIAC
OONT
OOSE
OOSES
OOTID
OOTS
OPAL
OPEN
OPIATE
OPIOID
OPTED
OPTER
OPTION
OPTIONAL
OPTS
ORATE
ORATION
OROIDE
OROIDES
OSES
OTIOSE
OTTER
OTTO
OTTOS
PACE
PACT
PACTA
PACTION
PACTIONAL
PACTS
PAIS
PAISA
PALE
PALER
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PALETOT
PALETOTS
PALETS
PALP
PAMPA
PAPE
PAPER
PAPIST
PAPISTS
PAPOOSE
PAPOOSES
PARA
PARAMO
PARAS
PARASITIC
PARASITICAL
PAROL
PARONOMASTIC
PARONOMASTICAL
PAST
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PASTE
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PASTIE
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PATE
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PATIOS
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PERT
PETAL
PETTI
PETTO
PHOS
PHOT
PHOTS
PIAL
PIAS
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PICAL
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PICTURE
PIGHT
PIGHTED
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PILAO
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PISOLITE
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PLAICE
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PLAITS
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POLIOS
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POND
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POOLS
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POOLSIDES
POON
POOR
POOS
POOT
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POPE
POSE
POSED
POSES
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POSITON
POST
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POSTIL
POSTOP
POSTS
POTATION
POTE
POTED
POTES
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POTION
POTLINE
POTS
POTSTONE
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POTTER
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POTTOS
POTTS
PRELATE
PRELATIC
PRELATION
PRELECT
PRELECTION
PRELECTS
PRENOTION
PRENT
PTILOSES
PTOSES
RAIA
RAIS
RAIT
RAITA
RAITS
RAMATE
RAMI
RAMONA
RAMP
RAMPION
RAPS
RASP
RAST
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RATAL
RATAPLAN
RATE
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RATION
RATIONAL
RATIONALISE
RATIONALISED
RATIONALISES
RATIONALIST
RATIONALISTS
RATS
RELACE
RELATA
RELATE
RELATION
RELATIONAL
RELET
RELETS
RENIG
RENT
RENTAL
REPLA
REPLACE
REPLATE
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RETINOLS
RETOOL
RETOOLS
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RULE
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SAICE
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SEGS
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SETS
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SIDE
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SIECLE
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SIGHED
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SIGHTED
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SIGLOI
SILD
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SLOOT
SLOP
SLOPS
SLOT
SLOTH
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SOOTE
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SOPS
SOTH
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SPOT
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STACTE
STALE
STALER
STAMP
STAP
STAPLE
STAPLER
STAR
STAT
STATE
STATELET
STATER
STATIN
STATION
STATIONER
STED
STELA
STELAI
STELE
STET
STIE
STIM
STIPA
STIPITATE
STOA
STOAI
STOAT
STOATS
STOIC
STOICAL
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STOITER
STOITS
STOLON
STONE
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STOOP
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STOP
STOPE
STOPER
STOPLIGHT
STOPS
STOPT
STOT
STOTIN
TACE
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TACETS
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TACT
TACTION
TACTS
TAIS
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TAITS
TALC
TALE
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TALER
TAMP
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TAPS
TARA
TARAS
TARO
TASAR
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TATE
TATER
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TATS
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TATTOO
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TOST
TOTAL
TOTE
TOTED
TOTER
TOTES
TOTS
TRENTAL
TRET
TSAR
TULE
TULPA
URENT
1128
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
14
Longest Word
1134
Total Words
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