Strands Hints for March 5, 2026

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Hint 1: Theme & Word Count

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The theme is "Gemstones". There are 6 themed words plus a spangram to find.

Hint 2: Spangram Clue

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The spangram starts with "D" and is 8 letters long.

Hint 3: Two Theme Words

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Two of the themed words are: TOURMALINE, PEARL.

Hint 4: Spangram Reveal

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The spangram is: DIAMONDS.

Hint 5: All Theme Words

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All themed words: TOURMALINE, PEARL, TOPAZ, BLOODSTONE, AMBER, AGATE.

Today's Answer

Theme: “Gemstones”

🔵 TOURMALINE

🔵 PEARL

🔵 TOPAZ

🔵 BLOODSTONE

🔵 AMBER

🔵 AGATE

🟡 DIAMONDS (Spangram)

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How to Play Strands

Find themed words by dragging across adjacent letters in the 6×8 grid.
Every cell in the grid belongs to exactly one themed word.
The spangram is a special word that spans the grid and relates to the theme.
Finding valid non-theme words earns hints — every 3 valid words gives 1 hint.
Use hints to highlight the cells of an unfound themed word.
Complete the puzzle by finding all themed words and the spangram.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Strands theme today (March 5, 2026)?

Today's Strands theme is "Gemstones". Find 6 themed words plus the spangram.

What is the spangram in today's Strands?

Today's spangram is "DIAMONDS". The spangram spans the grid and ties the theme together.

How many words are in today's Strands?

Today's Strands has 6 themed words plus 1 spangram, for 7 words total.

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