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Hint for the March 9 Strands puzzle
Think of food-related pet names—words you might affectionately call a child or partner.
Progressive clues
First letters
The six theme answers begin with BE, MU, NU, PU, PE, and DU. The spangram begins with EN.
Three-letter starts
For a stronger nudge, the theme words begin BEA, DUM, MUF, NUG, PEA, and PUM.
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Spoilers below: the complete answer set and spangram follow.
- BEAN
- MUFFIN
- NUGGET
- PUMPKIN
- PEANUT
- DUMPLING
Spangram: ENDEARMENTS
How Strands works
In the instructions reproduced by Parade, players find theme words to fill the board, while the spangram names the theme and touches two opposite sides. Finding three non-theme words earns a hint; letters can be selected by dragging or tapping. These details are reported in Parade’s guide and are not independently verified here as current app behavior.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Sources and date
This is the archived puzzle for Monday, March 9, 2026, identified as Strands #736—not a claim about the current daily puzzle. The same theme and answer set are reported in guides from Parade, Strands.today, Forbes, and Lifehacker via Yahoo. The answer list is based on consistent secondary reporting; a primary NYT puzzle page was not available among those sources.
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