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Monday, March 30, 2026#931

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Monday, March 30

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Today’s theme

“For a rainy day”

Spangram
UMBRELLATERM
Theme words
  • BUTTON
  • CANOPY
  • HANDLE
  • PANEL
  • RIBS
  • SHAFT
  • VENT

NYT Strands #931 (Monday, March 30) theme is “For a rainy day”. Spangram: UMBRELLATERM. Theme words: BUTTON, CANOPY, HANDLE, PANEL, RIBS, SHAFT, VENT.

Today’s theme

“For a rainy day”

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    UMBRELLATERM
    Theme words
    • BUTTON
    • CANOPY
    • HANDLE
    • PANEL
    • RIBS
    • SHAFT
    • VENT

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #931, Monday, March 30. The official theme is "For a rainy day" — 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 30 (#931)?
    Today's Strands spangram is UMBRELLATERM.
    What is the Strands theme today (#931)?
    The theme clue is "For a rainy day", and the theme words are BUTTON, CANOPY, HANDLE, PANEL, RIBS, SHAFT, VENT.
    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.