For NYT Strands puzzle #371 on March 9, 2025, the theme is “Kitty Corner.” Think of things a cat might do. The spangram runs vertically from top to bottom; its first two letters are CA.
Hints for Strands #371
Use these clues before revealing the full solution:
- Theme: Things a cat might do.
- Spangram direction: Vertical, top to bottom.
- Theme-word initials, in answer order: PU, HI, SN, ST, SW, BL, PO.
- Spangram initials: CA.
- Placement hint: Parade says the first theme word is on the left side of the board. Source: Parade
How the Strands clues work
Strands asks players to find words connected to a theme in a letter grid. The spangram describes the theme and stretches between two opposite sides of the board. Parade’s guide says found theme words remain highlighted and that players can earn a hint for every three non-theme words they find; Try Hard Guides likewise describes earning hints by finding non-theme words of four or more letters. Parade · Try Hard Guides
Full answer key (spoilers)
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- PURR
- HISS
- SNUGGLE
- STRETCH
- SWAT
- BLINK
- POUNCE
Spangram: CATBEHAVIOR. Some answer guides style it as “CAT BEHAVIOR.”
The theme, spangram and answer set are also reported by TechRadar and ComicBook.com.
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