NYT Strands game #382, dated Thursday, March 20, 2025, has the theme “Wetland patrol.” The gentlest hint is “Ornithological sightings.” Stop here if you want to solve it before seeing the answers below.
Hints for Strands #382
The theme points to birds associated with wetlands. For a stronger nudge, the spangram begins with W and ends with D.
One guide reports that the spangram runs vertically from bottom to top. Exact letter positions for the answers are not available here.
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Strands #382 answers
Spoilers below.
The spangram is WADINGBIRD.
The six theme words are:
- IBIS
- EGRET
- STORK
- SPOONBILL
- FLAMINGO
- BITTERN
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