Wordle, Connections & NYT Strands hints and answers for March 10
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Today's NYT Games are here, and if the new Wordle, Connections or Strands has you scratching your head, you've come to the right place.
Maybe the Wordle word of the day is just out of reach, the Connections categories aren't clicking or today's NYT Strands puzzle is feeling extra tricky. No worries — we've got hints to steer you in the right direction. And if you'd rather skip straight to the answers, those are just below too.
We'll start with spoiler-free hints to keep the challenge alive. But if you're ready to give up, you can scroll down for the full Wordle, Connections and Strands answers.
Here's everything you need to crack today's NYT Games for Monday, March 10.
Wordle hint
If you need help with puzzle #1,360, here's a Wordle hint: The art of being petty.
Still stuck? Here are a few other helpful clues:
- There are no repeated letters in the Wordle today.
- The Wordle word of the day starts with the letter S.
- Today's Wordle answer contains two of the five main vowels (A, E, I, O, U).
If you're ready to give up, click here to jump to today's Wordle answer.
Connections hints
Looking for a nudge toward the categories for Connections #638 without actual spoilers? Noodle on these Connections hints:
- Level 1 🟨: Not your average tabby.
- Level 2 🟩: Why so serious?
- Level 3 🟦: Still standing. Mostly.
- Level 4 🟪: The ultimate slacker starter pack.
Once you're ready to call it quits, you can click here to jump to today's Connections answers.
Strands hints
The official theme for NYT Strands #372 is "You're pushing my buttons."
And here's another (much less official) Strands hint for good measure: Whoever holds this controls the living room.
It may also help to know that today's Strands spangram is vertical, starting near the bottom.
If you need more clues, here are a few unrelated words that can help you unlock hints in the game:
- CANE
- CONE
- CHROME
- POET
- VOLT
- WERE
Ready to throw in the towel? Click here to jump to today's Strands answers.
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨
Still stumped? No stress — we've got the answers right here.
But this is your final warning before the big reveal!
Just don't say we didn't warn ya.
Wordle answer
Drumroll please...
The answer for Wordle #1,360 is SPITE.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines spite as "petty ill will or hatred with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart."
Connections answers
- Level 1 🟨: Cat breeds — RAGAMUFFIN, RUSSIAN BLUE, SPHYNX, TURKISH ANGORA
- Level 2 🟩: Famous smiles — CHESHIRE CAT, COMEDY MASK, JOKER, MONA LISA
- Level 3 🟦: Attractions iconically different from their original forms — LIBERTY BELL, STATUE OF LIBERTY, TOWER OF PISA, VENUS DE MILO
- Level 4 🟪: Associated with "The Dude" Lebowski — BATHROBE, BOWLING, RUG, WHITE RUSSIAN
Strands answers
The spangram for NYT Strands #372 is REMOTE CONTROL.
Today's other seven theme words are:
- BACK
- CHANNEL
- GUIDE
- HOME
- MUTE
- POWER
- VOLUME
When do NYT Games reset?
You can tackle a new Wordle, Connections and Strands puzzle every day at midnight in your local time zone.
If you also play the NYT Mini Crossword or other Times crossword puzzles, keep in mind that those follow Eastern Time (no matter where you're located) — and they typically drop at 10 p.m. ET the night before. The Sunday crossword is an exception, arriving earlier at 6 p.m. ET on Saturdays.
Are NYT Games free?
Yes! Wordle, Connections and Strands are totally free — you can play them on the NYT Games app or the Times' website without a subscription.
A few other games, like the daily Mini Crossword, Sudoku and Tiles, are also free to play. The Spelling Bee gives you a limited version for free, but once you reach the "Solid" ranking, you'll hit a paywall.
If you're a hardcore puzzle fan and want full access to the full-size NYT crossword, Spelling Bee and all the puzzle archives, you'll need a NYT Games subscription, which costs $3 per month.
Good luck, gamers!
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