Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "Spring fever" Strands puzzle on Mar 20.
Spring fever
Think about a phrase that describes a path with many bends or the way a winding road curves from start to finish.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
Today's theme 'Spring fever' uses a clever play on words. Instead of seasonal allergies or excitement, it refers to the mechanical nature of a spring—specifically, objects that have a winding or rotating shape.
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Strands answer for Spring fever 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 NYT Strands theme for today isn't about the season, but rather the geometry of things that wind or coil around. Think about shapes that don't go in a straight line and instead wind back on themselves. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This puzzle can be tricky because it uses some specific geometric terms alongside everyday objects that share a similar winding structure. Finding the right orientation for these curvy words requires focusing on the corners and edges first. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today is a multi-word phrase that captures the essence of a winding path, stretching across the board to anchor the theme. It perfectly describes the motion required to follow these shapes. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus on identifying short words that describe round or winding shapes first to clear space for the more complex technical terms. Once you see the patterns of rotation in the letters, the rest will fall into place. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
