Struggling with today's NYT Games? Whether the new Wordle has you stuck, the Connections game just isn't clicking or you can't untangle today's NYT Strands puzzle, we've got everything you need to get back on track.
Each day, these New York Times puzzles deliver a fresh challenge — and let's be real, some days are trickier than others. If you just need a little push with some Wordle hints, a nudge toward the Connections answers or a hand finding the theme in NYT Strands, you'll find spoiler-free clues below to help you solve them on your own.
As soon as you're ready to throw in the towel, you can keep on scrolling, because we'll also drop the full answers for all three games further down.
No need to keep your streak waiting — let's get into today's Wordle, Connections and Strands hints and solutions for Wednesday, March 12.
Wordle hint
If you need help with puzzle #1,362, here's a Wordle hint: Smoothie MVP and salsa surprise.
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 M.
- 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 #640 without actual spoilers? Noodle on these Connections hints:
- Level 1 🟨: The foundation of something sweet.
- Level 2 🟩: You don't need rose-coloured glasses to spot the link here.
- Level 3 🟦: A poet's worst nightmare.
- Level 4 🟪: Not all of these come in a wrapper.
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 #374 is "Bearing gifts."
And here's another (much less official) Strands hint for good measure: Some people just have it.
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:
- CLAN
- DEAR
- LACK
- PRAT
- ROSE
- SING
Ready to throw in the towel? Click here to jump to today's Strands answers.
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨
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Stop scrolling now!
But if you're officially out of guesses, here's what you came for — the Wordle answer, Connections solutions and NYT Strands answers for today.
Just remember, we warned you!
Wordle answer
Drumroll please...
The answer for Wordle #1,362 is MANGO.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines mango as "a tropical usually large ovoid or oblong fruit with a firm yellowish-red skin, hard central stone, and juicy aromatic pulp."
Connections answers
- Level 1 🟨: Ingredients in classic pound cake — BUTTER, EGGS, FLOUR, SUGAR
- Level 2 🟩: Things that are red — CARDINAL, ELMO, KETCHUP, ROSE
- Level 3 🟦: Words said to have no exact rhymes — MONTH, ORANGE, PURPLE, SILVER
- Level 4 🟪: ___ candy — COTTON, EYE, JOHN, ROCK
Strands answers
Today's Strands answers, March 12.
The spangram for NYT Strands #374 is PRODIGY.
Today's other seven theme words are:
- CHOPS
- FLAIR
- KNACK
- PROWESS
- SKILL
- STRENGTH
- TALENT
When do NYT Games reset?
Every day at midnight in your local time zone, a fresh Wordle game, Connections puzzle and Strands challenge arrive, ready to test your brainpower.
Other NYT Games, like the New York Times crossword and NYT Mini, go live a little earlier if you're in Eastern Time — crosswords usually drop at 10 p.m. ET, while the supersized Sunday edition comes out as early as 6 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Are NYT Games free?
Yes! You can play Wordle, Connections and Strands every day for free on the NYT Games app or the Times' website — no New York Times subscription required.
Other freebies include the daily Mini Crossword, Tiles, Spelling Bee (up to the "Solid" rank) and Sudoku.
If you want access to full-size crosswords, the entire Spelling Bee and all the puzzle archives for past days you might have missed, you'll need an NYT Games subscription, which costs $3 per month.
Good luck, gamers!
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