Need help with a NYT Strand puzzle? Today's puzzle theme is “Screen Time”. - has many meanings, but it is not that difficult once you decipher it.

Below is a list of clues and answers for Strands #143. First, a few hints, then the complete answer to Strands #143.

WARNING: There are spoilers for Strands #143.

The official theme for NYT Strands #143 is... Screen Time.”

And here's an unofficial hint from me: “Lights, Camera, Action

If you're still in the dark, here's a handy word that gives you a valuable hint token:

Still having trouble? Spangram gives you a hint on conjunctive words. Today, it starts with 'M' and ends with 'R'.

Scroll down to see what it is.

MOVIETHEATER.

Now, what is the answer to today's Strand game #143?

Drumroll, please.

... Spangram was MOVIETHEATER.

Strands #143

“Screen time”

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Hello Strands fans! Today's puzzle is actually deceptively tricky, as the “Screen time” theme could refer to many things.

Indeed, I have been looking for a popular smartphone app for a while, thinking that might be it. But then I found “POPCORN” in the lower right corner, and suddenly it became clear: POPCORN was about the magic of the silver screen, or at least the appendages surrounding the experience.

Finding TRAILERS on the other side, the end of the spangram opened and I counted backwards to spell MOVIETHEATER.

Next, CANDY came directly above POPCORN, leaving only the letters that make up FEATURE above it. The only way to complete the puzzle was to find the PROJECTOR on the left side of the board.

I'm glad it was simple today. Hopefully tomorrow's puzzle will be a bit more difficult.

Are you reading this late in the day? The full article on Strand's solution to yesterday's game #142 can be found here.