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Strands #742 Answers – March 15, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #742, Sunday, March 15, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Best of all”.

IRECTR
CDMYOD
ATEASN
RODWOU
ACAARD
TURESS
ICNGTE
POSACR

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Strands #742 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
A____ · A______ · D_______ · P______ · S___ · S____
Hint 4: the spangram
ACADEMYAWARD

Strands #742 answers

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Spangram: ACADEMYAWARD

Theme words: ACTOR, ACTRESS, DIRECTOR, PICTURE, SONG, SOUND

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for March 15, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #742 is ACADEMYAWARD.

What are the Strands answers for March 15, 2026?

ACTOR, ACTRESS, DIRECTOR, PICTURE, SONG, SOUND, with the spangram ACADEMYAWARD.