Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "It follows" Strands puzzle on Mar 18.
It follows
This word describes what some believe happens to the soul once physical existence concludes, encompassing everything that comes next.
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Today's theme 'It follows' suggests a linguistic pattern where a specific word or concept succeeds another word to create a common compound or phrase. It is all about identifying what naturally comes next in a sequence.
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Strands answer for It follows 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.
The 'It follows' theme refers to words that commonly appear immediately after specific prefixes or nouns to form well-known compound terms. Finding the right Strands Hint involves looking for words that complete a set. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This puzzle can be tricky because it requires looking for the second half of common phrases rather than standalone synonyms. If you are stuck on the connections, a Strands Hint can help you bridge the gap between the theme and the grid. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
In today's challenge, the spangram stretches across the board, defining the concept of what succeeds life. Identifying this long word first often makes finding the remaining 'follows' much easier. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Try saying each word you find out loud and see if it pairs naturally with a common prefix or category. Using a Strands Hint to orient yourself around the central theme will speed up your solving time. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
