NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, March 4 (game #731)

My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going

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News By Marc McLaren published 3 March 2026

(Image credit: New York Times)

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A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, March 3 (game #730).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today page for hints and answers for that games, and my Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #731) - hint #1 - today's theme

What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Piece of cake

NYT Strands today (game #731) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

  • SLANG
  • STING
  • FALL
  • CAFE
  • SOFA
  • SELL

NYT Strands today (game #731) - hint #3 - spangram letters

How many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 11 letters

NYT Strands today (game #731) - hint #4 - spangram position

What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: bottom, 1st column

Last side: bottom, 2nd column

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #731) - the answers

(Image credit: New York Times)

The answers to today's Strands, game #731, are…

  • SUGAR
  • FLOUR
  • VANILLA
  • CANDLES
  • FROSTING
  • COCOA
  • SPANGRAM: BAKINGAISLE
  • My rating: Moderate
  • My score: Perfect

I like baking cakes, and have made a few nice ones over the years for my kids' birthdays.

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