New York Times Strands puzzle themed "Free for all."
The New York Times' word game, Strands, features a new puzzle for March 15, 2025, themed "Free for all." Players search for words related to common giveaway items, with the spangram being "SWAG BAG." Today's puzzle includes eight theme words: NOTEBOOK, LANYARD, TOTE, DECAL, SHIRT, BOTTLE, PENCIL, and the spangram. These words represent items typically found in promotional giveaway bags. Strands is still in beta testing but has gained popularity for its daily themes and unique spangram feature. Players can access the game on The New York Times' official games section.