Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for March 31 #393

Importance Score: 3 / 100 🟠

Seeking the latest Strands puzzle solution? Discover today’s Strands answers and hints here, along with daily guidance for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections, and Connections: Sports Edition. Navigating today’s Strands challenge may prove difficult if you are unfamiliar with equine topics. For assistance with hints and solutions, continue reading. Further details regarding Strands rules are available within this article.


Daily Strands Hints

Today’s Puzzle Theme

The Strands theme for today is: That’s an equine of a different shade!

Additional Clue

Need extra help? Consider this clue: Giddyup!

Unlock In-Game Hints

To reveal hints within the Strands game, locate any words. Finding three words of four or more letters will unlock a theme word hint. Below are example words that can be used, but any valid words of four or more letters will function:

  • POLO
  • ROOK
  • ROOKS
  • SHUCK
  • SHUCKS
  • HUCKS
  • APPLE
  • BUCK
  • BUCKS
  • SPAN
  • GUNS
  • NUNS
  • LIMO
  • GASP
  • GAPS

Strands Puzzle Answers

These are the solutions related to today’s theme. The objective is to identify all answers, including the spangram—a theme word spanning the puzzle grid. The number of answers can vary, but upon finding all, every letter on the board will be utilized. The non-spangram answers for today are:

  • ROAN
  • DAPPLE
  • BUCKSKIN
  • CHESTNUT
  • PALOMINO

Today’s Spangram Solution

The spangram for today’s Strands puzzle is HORSECOLORINGS. It begins with the letter ‘H’, located four rows from the left and five letters down. Trace along the grid, moving up and down to spell out the spangram.


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