NYT Strands Puzzle Hints and Solution for March 17, 2026
The Strands puzzle for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 carried a Saint Patrick’s Day theme. The spangram and the set of themed answers revolve around the color green.
Quick answers and spangram
The spangram for this puzzle is GOGREEN. The puzzle is listed as Strands #744.
- THUMB
- LIGHT
- FLAG
- BERET
- PEPPER
- GODDESS
- ROOM
- PARTY
Board notes and placement
GREEN runs across the center of the board but is not a theme entry. GODDESS sits along the bottom row.
BERET appears in the upper right quadrant, with FLAG immediately to its left. LIGHT occupies the space beneath FLAG.
THUMB is positioned in the upper left. PEPPER lies below the left half of the spangram. ROOM is just to the right of PEPPER. PARTY completes the remaining theme slot.
Hints and solving strategy
Start by scanning for color-related words and clover imagery. Finding GREEN helps reveal the theme direction.
Locating the spangram GOGREEN makes the remaining links easier to trace. Theme answers pair with green to form familiar two-word phrases.
Gameplay mechanics
Strands combines elements of crosswords and word searches. Words may read in any direction and each letter is used once.
Finding the spangram highlights letters and often unlocks other theme answers. Submitting valid non-theme words can earn a hint.
Where to play and resources
You can access the Strands game through Filmogaz.com and in the Filmogaz.com Games app. Bookmark this page for daily Filmogaz.com Strands Puzzle Hints and Solution for March 17, 2026 and past entries.
Use the hints sparingly. Solving the spangram gives the best advantage.
