This is the archived New York Times Strands puzzle for Monday, March 24, 2025, game #386. Its theme clue is “Yes, Queen …”. Start with the spoiler-light hint below, or skip to the answer list if you want the full solution.
Hint for Strands #386
The clue points toward well-known music groups. The spangram names the category they share.
How to use an in-game hint
Strands is a word-search-style puzzle: trace theme words through the letter grid. Finding three words that are not theme answers earns an in-game hint revealing one theme word. The spangram describes the theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. Try Hard Guides and Parade outline these mechanics.
Spoiler warning: complete answers
The following list gives every theme answer and the spangram.
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- BLONDIE
- EAGLES
- GENESIS
- HEART
- JOURNEY
- KISS
- RUSH
Spangram: ROCK BAND (also written as ROCKBAND).
These answers match the lists published by TechRadar on March 23, 2025, Try Hard Guides on March 23, 2025, and Parade on March 24, 2025.
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