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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesThe Tuesday, March 11, 2025, NYT Strands puzzle is game #373, themed “What’s the magic word?” If you want hints before the answers, start with the clue path below; the full word list and spangram are behind a spoiler break.
Hints for Strands #373
The theme clue is “What’s the magic word?” For the spangram, the clue is “Said with a wave of a wand.” It begins on the board’s left side in the fifth row and ends on the right side in the sixth row.
Need help unlocking the in-game hint system? The words LAST, PAST, REST, SING, TANK, and BRASH can be found on the board.
Spoilers: Tuesday’s Strands answers
Stop here if you want to solve the puzzle using only the clues above.
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- TADA
- SHAZAM
- ABRACADABRA
- PRESTO
- ALAKAZAM
- Spangram: CASTING SPELLS
What the answers have in common
The five regular answers are magic words or exclamations, while CASTING SPELLS is the spangram that connects the theme. The answer list is reported by TechRadar and ComicBook.com.
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