Stuck on Wordle, Connections or NYT Strands today? We've got you covered.
Whether the Wordle word of the day isn't clicking, today's Connections game feels extra tricky or you need an NYT Strands hint, we're here to help.
Here's how it works: If all you want is a little nudge, you can check out our spoiler-free hints, which always come first. We promise never to spoil the answers before you're ready!
But if you're waving the white flag, you can keep scrolling down for the new Wordle, Connections and Strands answers for Tuesday, March 11.
So, let's dive into today's NYT Games so you can start bragging to the group chat.
Wordle hint
If you need help with puzzle #1,361, here's a Wordle hint: Trains, footprints and playlists all have this in common.
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 T.
- Today's Wordle answer contains one 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 #639 without actual spoilers? Noodle on these Connections hints:
- Level 1 🟨: These go against the grain.
- Level 2 🟩: If one of these goes off, you should probably pay attention.
- Level 3 🟦: Made of the same material, but serving wildly different purposes.
- Level 4 🟪: Ivory ticklers.
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 #373 is "What's the magic word?"
And here's another (much less official) Strands hint for good measure: Hocus pocus, focus!
It may also help to know that today's Strands spangram is horizontal, starting on the left.
If you need more clues, here are a few unrelated words that can help you unlock hints in the game:
- ANGEL
- KNIT
- PLAZA
- SLANT
- STAKE
- STALK
Ready to throw in the towel? Click here to jump to today's Strands answers.
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨
Still stumped? No worries — these puzzles can be tough, but we've got all the answers you need just below.
This is your last chance to turn back before we reveal today's Wordle, Connections and Strands answers!
Just don't say we didn't warn ya.
Wordle answer
Drumroll please...
The answer for Wordle #1,361 is TRACK.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines track as a footprint, path or "detectable evidence that something has passed." As a verb, it can also mean "to follow."
Connections answers
- Level 1 🟨: Variation from the norm — ALTERNATIVE, BREAK, CHANGE, DEPARTURE
- Level 2 🟩: Things that ring — ALARM, BELL, INTERCOM, PHONE
- Level 3 🟦: Things traditionally made of leather — FOOTBALL, MOCCASINS, SADDLE, WALLET
- Level 4 🟪: Singer-songwriter pianists — KEYS, KING, LEGEND, WONDER
Strands answers
Strands answers for March 11.
The spangram for NYT Strands #373 is CASTING SPELLS.
Today's other five theme words are:
- ABRACADABRA
- ALAKAZAM
- PRESTO
- SHAZAM
- TADA
When do NYT Games reset?
A fresh Wordle, Connections and Strands puzzle goes live every day at midnight in your local time zone.
If you're into crosswords too, keep in mind that the NYT Mini Crossword and other New York Times crossword puzzles follow Eastern Time — meaning they usually drop at 10 p.m. ET the night before. The Sunday crossword is the exception, arriving at 6 p.m. ET on Saturdays.
Are NYT Games free?
Yes! Wordle, Connections and Strands are completely free to play on the NYT Games app or the Times' website — no subscription needed.
You can also play the daily NYT Mini, Sudoku and Tiles for free without signing up, along with the Spelling Bee up to the "Solid" rank.
If you want unlimited access to the full-size NYT crossword and Spelling Bee, plus all the game archives so you can go back and hit up puzzles you missed on previous days, you'll need a NYT Games subscription, which costs $3 per month.
Best of luck, puzzlers!
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