Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Mar 23's puzzle
Strands Theme of Mar 23 is:
This word describes a detailed analysis of a situation or what happens when a machine completely stops working.
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Today's theme 'In pieces' suggests things that have lost their structural integrity. It focuses on the various ways an object might fail or come apart under pressure.
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Strands answer for In pieces 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 explores the vocabulary of physical failure and fragmentation. You should look for verbs that describe how different materials respond when they are forced to divide. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This grid features several short, punchy words that often act as onomatopoeia for things breaking. The challenge lies in identifying the specific type of damage described by each word. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The main thematic word connects two sides of the board, acting as a summary for all the smaller fragments you find. Focus on words that mean 'to fail' or 'to analyze'. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Start by looking for four and five-letter words that describe sudden physical changes to an object's surface. Once you find a few synonyms for 'breaking', the larger pattern will emerge. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.