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NYT Strands puzzle #740 for Friday, March 13, 2026, has the theme “Mountain band”. A second thematic clue is “Traditional tunes.” Use the hints below before opening the complete answer list.
Hints for Strands #740
Theme hint
The board is looking for instruments associated with a mountain-music band and traditional tunes.
Clue words that unlock in-game hints
These six non-theme words can help you earn hints: RIFLE, SCAM, RACE, MANE, LION and CHARM.
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Spangram clues
- The spangram contains 14 letters.
- It starts at the bottom of the board in the third column.
- It ends at the top in the fourth column.
- Its path combines vertical and horizontal sections.
Strands #740 answers
Spoiler warning: The complete answers are below.
| Answer | Role in the theme |
|---|---|
| BANJO | Bluegrass string instrument |
| FIDDLE | Traditional bowed string instrument |
| GUITAR | Bluegrass string instrument |
| MANDOLIN | Bluegrass string instrument |
| HARMONICA | Traditional melody instrument |
Spangram
The 14-letter spangram is BLUEGRASSMUSIC.
How the NYT Strands board works
- Drag across adjacent letters to form a word, or tap each letter in sequence.
- When entering a word by tapping, double-tap the final letter to submit it.
- Theme words become highlighted in blue when found.
- Find three words that are not part of the theme to earn a hint; the hint reveals letters from one theme word.
- The spangram names the puzzle’s theme, touches two opposite sides of the board, and can consist of two words.
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