Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Mar 13's puzzle
Strands Theme of Mar 13 is:
This word describes a specific genre of folk music frequently associated with Kentucky and the 'Bluegrass State.' It combines the color of the grass with the general term for songs and melodies.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
Today's theme 'Mountain band' refers to an acoustic genre of American roots music that originated in the Appalachian region. It evokes the sounds of string-heavy ensembles playing fast-tempo folk melodies in a rural setting.
Spoiler Warning
Strands answer for Mountain band are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!
Strands is a free daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Each day, you get a theme and a letter grid where you must find hidden words. Like Wordle and Connections, it refreshes at midnight with a new puzzle.
You get a 6×8 grid of letters. Find all theme words plus the "spangram" that spans the grid and reveals the theme. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint.
This theme points toward a specific traditional style of music born in the hills and mountains. Think about the types of acoustic ensembles that perform at country festivals and what they might be called. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This puzzle can be tricky if you aren't familiar with folk instrumentation, as the layout requires connecting several specialized terms. Focusing on the stringed instruments common in rural gatherings will help you clear the board. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Today's spangram is quite long and stretches across the grid to define the entire musical category. It typically winds through the center to touch both sides of the puzzle board. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Start by identifying common folk instruments that don't require any electricity to play. Once you find one string-based item, the others in the ensemble will likely be nearby. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
