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Wednesday, March 25, 2026#926

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Wednesday, March 25

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Today’s theme

Intermission mission

Spangram
CONCESSIONS
Theme words
  • BEER
  • CANDY
  • FRIES
  • POPCORN
  • PRETZEL
  • SODA
  • WATER

NYT Strands #926 (Wednesday, March 25) theme is “Intermission mission”. Spangram: CONCESSIONS. Theme words: BEER, CANDY, FRIES, POPCORN, PRETZEL, SODA, WATER.

Today’s theme

Intermission mission

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    CONCESSIONS
    Theme words
    • BEER
    • CANDY
    • FRIES
    • POPCORN
    • PRETZEL
    • SODA
    • WATER

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #926, Wednesday, March 25. The official theme is "Intermission mission" — work through the hints before revealing the spangram.

    How Strands hints work

    Each hint reveals a bit more about the theme and the spangram without naming any answer word. The full list of theme words stays below the fold.

    How to crack the spangram

    The spangram touches two opposite sides of the board and sums up the whole theme, so it's usually the longest answer. Find a couple of theme words first, ask what links them, then look for a long path that stretches edge to edge.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Strands spangram for March 25 (#926)?
    Today's Strands spangram is CONCESSIONS.
    What is the Strands theme today (#926)?
    The theme clue is "Intermission mission", and the theme words are BEER, CANDY, FRIES, POPCORN, PRETZEL, SODA, WATER.
    How many theme words are in a Strands puzzle?
    Each Strands board hides a set of theme words plus one spangram. Today's puzzle has 7 theme words to find alongside the spangram.