Today's NYT Strands Puzzle: Clues, Solutions, and Theme
Find hints, answers, and the spangram for NYT Strands March 21, 2025. Solve the puzzle with theme-related words and unlock in-game clues.
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The latest New York Times Strands puzzle for March 21, challenges solvers with a theme centered on a common ingredient found in multiple dishes. Players searching for answers and hints can find them here.
The puzzle’s theme is “Ode to the Aubergine.” For those needing additional guidance, a clue referencing the 2007 Pixar film, “Ratatouille,” provides insight into the theme’s focus.
Participants must identify hidden words related to the theme. Finding three words of at least four letters each unlocks an in-game hint. Suggested words that help reveal these hints include:
- PAIR
- RIPE
- SANG
- TANG
- DINT
- GEAR
- SAME
- DISH
- FISH
- NILL
- MOLL
- MOUSE
Strands Answers for March 21
To complete the puzzle, all theme-related words must be found. The solutions for today’s puzzle include:
- STUFFED
- MOUSSAKA
- PARMIGIANA
- RATATOUILLE
Spangram for the Day
A spangram, which spans across the puzzle board, must also be discovered. Today’s spangram is EGGPLANTDISH. To locate it, begin with the letter “E” positioned four spaces to the right in the top row and follow the path downward.
