Wordle, Connections & NYT Strands hints and answers for March 5
Before you give up, try these hints! 🔍
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Looking for a little help with NYT Games today? We've got you with hints and answers for today's Wordle, Connections and Strands for Wednesday, March 5.
Whether the new Wordle has you stumped, today's Connections puzzle isn't clicking or NYT Strands has you completely lost in a web of words, we've got hints to steer you in the right direction.
Each day, these New York Times games serve up fresh brainteasers — some of which are tougher than others. If you're after a Wordle hint, some guidance for today's Connections categories or a nudge to crack the NYT Strands answers, you're in luck.
We always start with spoiler-free hints so you can still enjoy the challenge of solving them on your own. But if you're down to your final guess and need the answers, just scroll to the bottom.
Don't let today's puzzles break your streak — here are hints and answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands for March 5.
Wordle hint
If you need help with puzzle #1,355, here's a Wordle hint: Project managers and rugby players both know this word well.
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 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 #633 without actual spoilers? Noodle on these Connections hints:
- Level 1 🟨: If you're circling around this one, you're on the right track.
- Level 2 🟩: Some of these are self-care, and some are just bad habits.
- Level 3 🟦: Tissues recommended.
- Level 4 🟪: These all become a fun time if you add a certain word to the end.
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 #367 is "Ahoy!"
And here's another (much less official) Strands hint for good measure: Sail through the past.
It may also help to know that today's Strands spangram is horizontal, starting from the middle.
If you need more clues, here are a few unrelated words that can help you unlock hints in the game:
- BOAR
- CHIP
- CITY
- FLOWER
- STEM
- WRAP
Ready to throw in the towel? Click here to jump to today's Strands answers.
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨
Still trying to figure things out? Now's your chance to stop scrolling!
But if you're ready to check the answers for Wordle, NYT Connections and Strands, keep going — we've got them all below.
Just don't say we didn't warn ya!
Wordle answer
Drumroll please...
The answer for Wordle #1,355 is SCRUM.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines scrum as "a rugby play in which the forwards of each side come together in a tight formation and struggle to gain possession of the ball using their feet" as well as "a usually brief and disorderly struggle or fight."
Connections answers
- Level 1 🟨: Periphery — BORDER, EDGE, FRINGE, SKIRT
- Level 2 🟩: Things people do to fingernails — BITE, CLIP, FILE, PAINT
- Level 3 🟦: What might bring tears to your eyes — ALLERGY, MELODRAMA, ONION, RELIEF
- Level 4 🟪: ___ball recreational sports — DODGE, KICK, PICKLE, SOFT
Strands answers
The spangram for NYT Strands #367 is HISTORIC SHIPS.
Today's other five theme words are:
- BEAGLE
- BOUNTY
- MAYFLOWER
- TITANIC
- VICTORY
When do NYT Games reset?
New puzzles for Wordle, Connections and Strands go live every day at midnight local time.
Other NYT Games, like the standard crossword and NYT Mini, are available even earlier — especially if you're on Eastern time. Most days, the next crossword is up by 10 p.m. ET, while the big Sunday editions drop extra early at 6 p.m. ET on Saturdays.
Are NYT Games free?
Yes! You don't need a New York Times subscription to play Wordle, Connections or Strands — they're all free on the NYT Games app or the Times' website.
Other free games include the daily Mini Crossword, Sudoku, Tiles and Spelling Bee (up to the "Solid" rank).
If you want unlimited Spelling Bee, full-size crosswords or access to past puzzles from the archive, you'll need an NYT Games subscription, which costs $3 per month or $30 per year.
Godspeed, gamers!
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