If today's Wordle, Connections or NYT Strands has you stumped, you're in the right place. Some of these NYT Games can be deceptively tricky, but we've got all the hints and help you need.
Whether you're looking for a Wordle hint, a little nudge for today's Connections categories or a peek at the NYT Strands answers, we've rounded up everything you need to win the family group chat today.
First, you'll find spoiler-free hints and clues for each game to point you in the right direction without giving too much away. If you're ready to wave the white flag, though, just keep scrolling — we've also listed the full Wordle, Connections and Strands answers further down.
If you're determined to keep your streak going, this should do the trick. Let's get into it — here are today's Wordle, Connections and Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 8.
Wordle hint
If you need help with puzzle #1,358, here's a Wordle hint: Lint collectors know this one 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 N.
- 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 #636 without actual spoilers? Noodle on these Connections hints:
- Level 1 🟨: No shade, but these are all total posers.
- Level 2 🟩: Choose wisely, or that sweater might not survive.
- Level 3 🟦: Whoa. These are, like, super fitting.
- Level 4 🟪:Think inside the box.
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 #370 is "Two thumbs up."
And here's another (much less official) Strands hint for good measure: And the winner is...
It may also help to know that today's Strands spangram is vertical, starting from the top.
If you need more clues, here are a few unrelated words that can help you unlock hints in the game:
- BEST
- CAPE
- CODE
- MATE
- SLOP
- TOIL
Ready to throw in the towel? Click here to jump to today's Strands answers.
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨
Still stumped? If today's Wordle, Connections or NYT Strands has you completely stuck, the answers are just below.
But if you're still working on them, this is your last chance to turn back!
Just don't say we didn't warn ya.
Wordle answer
Drumroll please...
The answer for Wordle #1,358 is NAVEL.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines navel as "a depression in the middle of the abdomen that marks the point of former attachment of the umbilical cord or yolk stalk."
We define it as "a belly button."
Connections answers
- Level 1 🟨: Faux — ARTIFICIAL, FAKE, IMITATION, MOCK
- Level 2 🟩: Washing machine cycles/settings — BULKY, COTTON, DELICATE, SPIN
- Level 3 🟦: Words said frequently in the "Bill and Ted" movies — BOGUS, DUDE, EXCELLENT, TOTALLY
- Level 4 🟪: ___box — CHATTER, JUKE, SHADOW, SOAP
Strands answers
Strands answers for March 8.
The spangram for NYT Strands #370 is BEST PICTURE.
Today's other five theme words are:
- CODA
- MOONLIGHT
- PARASITE
- PLATOON
- SPOTLIGHT
When do NYT Games reset?
A new Wordle, Connections and Strands puzzle goes live every day at midnight, based on your local time zone.
If you're a fan of the New York Times' crossword puzzles, including the Mini Crossword, the timing works a little differently. Those follow Eastern Time, which means in North America, you can usually get a head start the night before — around 10 p.m. ET. The Sunday crossword is released even earlier, at 6 p.m. ET on Saturdays.
Are NYT Games free?
Yes! You don't need a subscription to play Wordle, Connections or Strands — they're all available for free on the NYT Games app or the Times' website.
A few other puzzles, like the Mini Crossword, Sudoku and Tiles, are also free to access every day. The Spelling Bee gives you a taste for free, but you'll need a subscription if you want to progress past the "Solid" ranking.
If you want access to the full-size crossword, full Spelling Bee and the puzzle archives, you'll need to sign up for an NYT Games subscription, which is $3 per month.
Good luck!
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