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The New York Times has several mind-refreshing word puzzles and undoubtedly NYT Strands is among them. NYT Strands is more challenging than most other NYT puzzles but it enhances creativity and the observation of gamers to find the words. It’s only been a year since Strands was introduced to the world, and already it has captivated a massive player base with its daily dose of mental stimulation. This daily puzzle game combines elements from different word games to create a unique experience.
NYT Strands is a word puzzle game introduced by The New York Times, combining certain aspects of games like Spelling Bee, Connections, and traditional crosswords. Here, players are presented with a 6x8 letter grid where random letters are scattered, and players need to find meaningful words from there.
Players can connect letters horizontally, diagonally or vertically. The interesting part is that each puzzle revolves around a set theme, and finally, players need to discover the Snapgram to end the puzzle.
The theme of NYT Strands on March 19, 2025, is ‘Upright and grand.’ Now this theme may confuse players to some extent. So, here’s a little explanation of the theme: today’s words are associated with piano and each of them represents a crucial part of a piano that contributes to its sound and function.
To make the word-finding process a bit easier, here are the additional clues:
Hint 1: The first word starts with CO and is a five-letter word.
Hint 2: The second word starts with FR and a five-letter word
Hint 3: The third word starts with ST and a seven-letter word
Hint 4: The fourth word starts with HA and a seven-letter word
Hint 5: The fifth word starts with PE and a six-letter word
Hint 6: The sixth word starts with KE and an eight-letter word
Hint 7: The seventh word (Snapgram) starts with PI and a ten-letter word
If these clues weren’t enough to direct one to find the words, below are the theme-related words that one should locate to solve today’s puzzle:
COVER
FRAME
STRINGS
HAMMERS
PEDALS
KEYBOARD
All these words are related to a piano and they are related to the proper function of this musical instrument.
Now, it's time to know today’s Snapgram. For the NYT Strands March 19, 2025, the Snapgram is
This phrase stretches across two sides of the grid and players will find it in the middle of the puzzle grid. It fits the theme of the puzzle by highlighting all the important parts of a piano that contribute to its proper function and sound.
NYT Strands never fails to present stimulating puzzles, and today’s one was also the same. Every day, this puzzle presents new themes to test the knowledge of puzzle lovers in different sectors, just like today’s one tested their knowledge of the musical instrument, the piano. This puzzle can be played by anyone, without any age restrictions.
