NYT Strands puzzle #387, dated March 25, 2025, has the theme “For starters.” Try the hints below before scrolling to the spangram and full answer list.
Hints for the March 25 Strands puzzle
Start with the theme, then use the optional cues if you need more help.
- Theme: “For starters.”
- Additional hint: “Love at first bite?”
- In-game hint words: PROP, SAME, SAWING, CHOP, CHAP, POEM.
- First-letter cues: NA, WI, FO, AP, SL, CA, PO.
These clues and cues were reported in dated guides from Forbes, TechRadar, and Hindustan Times.
Spoiler warning: spangram and answers
The solution is below. Stop here if you want to keep solving.
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APPETIZER
Other theme words
- SLIDERS
- POPPERS
- WINGS
- FONDUE
- NACHOS
- CALAMARI
The theme and answer set are corroborated by ComicBook.com as well as the dated guides above. Reports differ on where APPETIZER runs on the grid, so this answer avoids claiming an orientation.
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