Wordle, Connections & NYT Strands hints and answers for March 3
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A new week means a fresh round of tricky NYT Games, and today's Wordle, Connections and Strands are giving puzzlers a run for their money.
Whether you're starting your Monday morning with the new Wordle, testing your pattern-spotting skills in Connections or unravelling the latest NYT Strands, some of today's challenges might have you stumped — but that's where we come in.
If you're looking for a Wordle hint, a little nudge toward the NYT Connections categories or help finding the Strands answers, you're in the right place.
We've got spoiler-free clues to keep the challenge alive — and if you're really stuck, the full answers for Monday, March 3 are waiting below.
So if today's puzzles have you scratching your head, don't stress. Let's dive into the hints and solutions to keep your streak going strong.
Wordle hint
If you need help with puzzle #1,353, here's a Wordle hint: Think Britney. Or asparagus.
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 #631 without actual spoilers? Noodle on these Connections hints:
- Level 1 🟨: Pirates, jewellers and Olympians all love these.
- Level 2 🟩: No rush! Take your time with this one.
- Level 3 🟦: Unravel this category and you'll see the connection.
- Level 4 🟪: A certain Stone Age family would feel right at home here.
Once you're ready to call it quits, you can click here to jump to today's Connections answers.
Strands hint
The official theme for NYT Strands #365 is "A fungus among-us."
And here's another (much less official) Strands hint for good measure: A bunch of fun guys.
It may also help to know that today's Strands spangram is vertical, starting from the bottom.
If you need more clues, here are a few unrelated words that can help you unlock hints in the game:
- BUTT
- COME
- MOLE
- SHIRE
- SKATER
- TAKE
Ready to throw in the towel? Click here to jump to today's Strands answers.
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨
Still want to figure it out yourself? Stop scrolling now!
But if you're ready to see the solutions, keep going for the answers to Wordle, Connections and Strands below.
Just don't say we didn't warn ya!
Wordle answer
Drumroll please...
The answer for Wordle #1,353 is SPEAR.
Connections answers
- Level 1 🟨: Formats of gold — BAR, COIN, LEAF, NUGGET
- Level 2 🟩: Be at leisure — CHILL, LOAF, LOUNGE, REST
- Level 3 🟦: Cylinder of material — BOLT, REEL, ROLL, SCROLL
- Level 4 🟪: Seen in "The Flintstones" — BONE, CLUB, DINOSAUR, RUBBLE
Strands answers
The spangram for NYT Strands #365 is MUSHROOMS.
Today's other six theme words are:
- BUTTON
- CREMINI
- ENOKI
- OYSTER
- SHIITAKE
- TRUFFLE
When do NYT Games reset?
New Wordle, Connections and Strands puzzles go live at midnight local time every day.
Some other NYT Games, like the Mini Crossword, are available even earlier (in the western hemisphere, that is). Throughout most of the week, you can start solving the next day's crossword at 10 p.m. ET. The Sunday edition drops even sooner, arriving at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Are NYT Games free?
Yes! You don't need a New York Times subscription to play Wordle, Connections or Strands — they're all free to access on the NYT Games app or the Times' website.
You can also play the daily Mini Crossword, Sudoku, Tiles and Spelling Bee up to the "Solid" rank for free.
If you want full access to the larger crosswords, unlimited Spelling Bee and the old puzzle archives, you'll need an NYT Games subscription, which costs $3 per month or $30 per year.
Good luck, gamers!
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