Todayโs Strands giving you a hard time? As luck would have it, weโve got everything you need to know to solve March 19thโs Strands puzzle for The New York Times, from todayโs answers, the Spangram, as well as hints, tips, and tricks to aid you in the future. There are a plethora of titles available from The New York Times, like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections, yet the engaging word-search gameplay of Strands keeps fans coming back. The theme for today, โUpright and Grandโ is certainly a head-turner, much like March 17th. Regardless, we at ComicBook have completed today’s Strands puzzle and can help you figure out the theme and answers.
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For Strands, the goal is simple: locate words or phrases relating to the topic mentioned, all within the letter grid given. When it comes to the true meaning of the main theme, youโll need to find the Spangram, which will tell you the actual definition of the theme. Almost always, it will be a phrase or word, like bathroom items or Arkham Asylum. Both before and after you find the Spangram, you can find words that relate to the overall theme, so, in the case of Arkham Asylum, potential words would be Batman villains like Joker or Poison Ivy.

For today, March 19th, the topic is a bit vague, much like yesterdayโs, but at least has more than four letters. The theme for todayโs Strands is โUpright and Grandโ. The usage of Upright and Grand does seem to draw attention, especially since the two donโt make a phrase. Knowing the words for themes like these helps start the search for ones like them in the grid. There are seven different words, including the Spangram. If you want hints on what the Spangram is, we have provided one below:
Todayโs Spangram involves things that make up an instrument.
As you look for the Spangram in Strands, remember that the word will always spans from one side to the other, hence the name. Make sure to check the letters on the outer rims of the board and look for any awkward spacing in between words should you get to those first. If you want to know what todayโs Spangram in Strands is, it can be found down below:
The Spangram in todayโs Strands puzzle is Piano Parts.
If you want to know all the words, which are all parts of a piano, in todayโs Strands puzzle, they are as follows:
- Hammers
- Frame
- Strings
- Piano Parts
- Cover
- Pedals
- Keyboard
Did you get the correct answers? Did you get the theme of todayโs Strands? Let us know in the comments below! For everything Strands, NYC Games, and gaming, keep it here at ComicBook.