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NYT Strands game #730 is dated Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Its theme is “Everything’s in place.” Start with the hints below if you are still solving; the complete answer list is in the spoiler section.
Hints for Strands #730
Theme clue
Think of words that describe something arranged or kept in good condition.
A more direct hint
What might you hire a maid for?
Spangram hint
The spangram has nine letters. It begins at the left edge in row four and ends at the right edge in row one. The exact route through the grid is not established here.
Spoilers: March 3 Strands answers
The theme words are ORDERLY, CLEAN, NEAT, SHIPSHAPE, IMMACULATE, and TIDY.
#1 Best Overall
The spangram is SPRUCEUP.
How Strands clues work
Strands asks players to find theme words that fill the board. Theme words are highlighted blue, while the spangram describes the theme and touches two opposite sides. Finding non-theme words can earn in-game hints, according to the instructions attributed to The New York Times by Parade.
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