Stuck on today's NYT Games? You're in the right place — we've got all the hints and answers you need for today's Wordle, Connections and Strands puzzles.
Whether today's Wordle has you second-guessing every five-letter word in the dictionary, the Connections puzzle feels impossible to crack or today's NYT Strands answers are eluding you, we've got you covered.
Every day, these New York Times puzzles bring a new challenge — some are a breeze, while others make you want to toss your phone across the room.
If you're only looking for a little nudge in the right direction, you'll find spoiler-free hints below. And if you've tried every trick in the book and still can't solve them, we've got the full answers waiting for you at the bottom, too.
Let's get into it — here are your NYT Games hints and answers for Friday, March 14.
Wordle hint
If you need help with puzzle #1,364, here's a Wordle hint: What every puzzle needs — and what you might be missing.
Still stuck? Here are a few other helpful clues:
- There is one repeated letter in the Wordle today.
- The Wordle word of the day starts with the letter P.
- 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 #642 without actual spoilers? Noodle on these Connections hints:
- Level 1 🟨: That'll cost you.
- Level 2 🟩: Famous last words: "I'll just grab one thing."
- Level 3 🟦: The deciding factor between a small or large popcorn.
- Level 4 🟪: Travel these at your own risk — or reward.
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 #376 is "Fillin' good!"
And here's another (much less official) Strands hint for good measure: Grandma's specialties.
It may also help to know that today's Strands spangram is horizontal, starting from the left.
If you need more clues, here are a few unrelated words that can help you unlock hints in the game:
- CAPE
- CLAM
- MASS
- NICE
- PIPE
- SAME
Ready to throw in the towel? Click here to jump to today's Strands answers.
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨
Still trying? Stop here!
If you're ready to see the answers for today's Wordle, Connections and NYT Strands, keep scrolling.
Just don't say we didn't warn ya.
Wordle answer
Drumroll please...
The answer for Wordle #1,364 is PIECE.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines piece as "a part of a whole."
Connections answers
- Level 1 🟨: Impose, as a penalty — ASSESS, CHARGE, FINE, LEVY
- Level 2 🟩: Checkout line impulse buys — CANDY, CHAPSTICK, CHARGING CABLE, MAGAZINE
- Level 3 🟦: Movies of various lengths — EPIC, FEATURE, FILM SERIES, SHORT
- Level 4 🟪: ___ road — DIRT, HIGH, ROCKY, SILK
Strands answers
The spangram for NYT Strands #376 is CLASSIC PIES.
Today's other six theme words are:
- APPLE
- BLUEBERRY
- CHERRY
- PEACH
- PECAN
- PUMPKIN
When do NYT Games reset?
Most NYT Games, including Wordle, Connections and Strands, reset at midnight in your local time zone every day.
If you're looking for the New York Times crosswords, including the NYT Mini, those are locked in on Eastern Time, and they release a bit earlier — 10 p.m. ET for the next day's crossword, and even earlier for Sunday editions, which drop at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Are NYT Games free?
Yes! You can play Wordle, Connections and Strands for free on the NYT Games app or the Times' website — you don't need a subscription or even an account to play.
You can also play the daily Mini Crossword, Sudoku, Tiles and the Spelling Bee up to the "Solid" rank.
If you want unlimited access to the entire Spelling Bee, the full-size crosswords and the old puzzle archives, you'll need the Times' $3-a-month Games subscription.
Good luck out there, Wordlers!
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