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NYT Strands · Puzzle #734 · March 7, 2026
“Nice glasses!”
Today’s Hints & All Answers
Use the progressive hints to find all 6 theme words and the spangram — then tap Reveal All Answers when you’re ready for the spoiler.
#734
Puzzle No.
6 Words
Theme Words
DRINKWARE
Spangram
4 – 7
Word Lengths
Find Theme Words
Connect letters in any direction — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Letters can only be used once per word and every letter must be used exactly once overall.
Spot the Spangram
The spangram is a special word that spans the entire grid touching two opposite sides. It captures the puzzle’s central theme. Today’s is highlighted in yellow.
Use Hints
Find any non-theme word of 4+ letters three times to unlock a hint that highlights the letters of one theme word. Use sparingly to protect your streak!
Hints
No spoilers — progressively specific
01
Today’s theme is “Nice glasses!” — think vessels and containers, not eyewear.
Theme
02
All 6 theme words are types of drinking vessels — from casual mugs to formal ceremonial cups.
Category
03
Word lengths range from 4 to 7 letters. There are no repeated words or letters within a single word.
Structure
04
One word is a tall, cylindrical glass with a flat bottom — often used for water or juice.
Word Clue
05
One word is a wide-bowled glass on a short stem — used for sipping brandy or cognac.
Word Clue
06
One word is a ceremonial cup used in religious or formal ceremonies — often made of precious metal.
Word Clue
07
First three letters of each theme word: CHA… · GOB… · SNI… · STE… · TAN… · TUM…
First Letters
Spangram
Spans the full grid · highlighted yellow in-game
Spangram
DRINKWARE
Objects designed to hold liquids for drinking — the overarching category that connects all 6 theme words in today’s puzzle. Cups, glasses, mugs, steins and more.
Theme Words
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TUMBLER
7 letters · T-U-M-B-L-E-R
A flat-bottomed drinking glass with straight or slightly tapered sides. No stem — the most common everyday drinking glass.
GOBLET
6 letters · G-O-B-L-E-T
A large drinking cup with a stem and wide bowl. Often made of glass or metal, used for wine or water at formal settings.
CHALICE
7 letters · C-H-A-L-I-C-E
A ceremonial cup — typically of precious metal — used in religious rituals. Most associated with the Christian Eucharist.
STEIN
5 letters · S-T-E-I-N
A large earthenware or glass mug for beer, often with a hinged lid. Strongly associated with German beer culture and Oktoberfest.
TANKARD
7 letters · T-A-N-K-A-R-D
A tall, one-handled drinking mug — traditionally made of pewter, silver, or leather. Common in medieval taverns and pub culture.
SNIFTER
7 letters · S-N-I-F-T-E-R
A short-stemmed glass with a wide bowl that narrows at the top. Designed for brandy or cognac — the shape concentrates the aroma.
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