If you’ve arrived at this page, it’s likely that you need some assistance with Strands — the New York Times’ innovative spin on the traditional word search.

Strands invites players to discover words concealed in a grid, but with a distinct twist: letters may connect in any direction — upward, downward, sideways, or diagonally — and words can curve and alter direction. Every letter in the puzzle contributes to a solution, and all the words are united by a central theme. One particular word or phrase, known as the “spangram,” embodies the puzzle’s theme and spans the grid either horizontally or vertically.

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In contrast to other NYT games like Wordle or Connections, Strands does not provide a list of words. Instead, players receive a nebulous clue and must deduce the rest, resulting in a more intricate and mentally challenging experience.

If you find yourself stuck or simply lack the time to decipher today’s puzzle, don’t fret — we’ve compiled all the hints and answers you need to tackle today’s Strands at your own pace.

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Today’s NYT Strands Theme: Power Plants
Hint: The words are all connected to food.

Theme Explained:
Today’s puzzle highlights vegan-friendly foods.

Spangram Direction:
Today’s spangram is oriented vertically.

Today’s Spangram Answer:
VeganProteins

Strands Word List for March 29:

– Tofu
– Nuts
– VeganProteins
– Seeds
– Beans
– Seitan
– Yeast
– Tempeh

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