If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace. The words are prepared in a kitchen. These words are all made with the same ingredient. Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Friday, March 21, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Ode to the aubergine.” For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,

Need some assistance with NYT Strands today? Today's theme — "Ode to the aubergine" — isn't so much a hint as stating the topic outright, but that doesn't mean it'll be easy getting all of the answers.