The New York Times has launched a new word puzzle called NYT Strands. It’s a fun twist on the regular word search game. In this puzzle, you have to find hidden words in a grid. Every day, there’s a new puzzle with a theme, and your job is to find words that match that theme.
A lot of people are enjoying this game online because it’s different and interesting each day. Some puzzles are easy, and you can spot the words quickly. Other times, it’s harder and you really have to think. It’s a fun way to keep your brain active, and you might even learn some new words along the way.
If you’re having a tough time with today’s NYT Strands puzzle, don’t worry—it’s meant to be a little challenging. We’re here to help! Below, you’ll find all the hints and answers for the April 26, 2025 puzzle, along with the theme.
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What are NYT Strands and How to Play?
In NYT Strands, players need to search for words that are linked to a common theme in a 6x8 letter grid. You can form words by either swiping across the letters or tapping them individually. If you are using taps, make sure to double-tap the final letter to submit your word. Correct theme words remain highlighted in blue. Meanwhile, if you find a word that is not related to the theme of the day, then it gets converted to a hint and after unlocking 3 hints, the puzzle offers you one word for the day’s puzzle. Your objective is to uncover all of the theme related words without overlapping.
Each puzzle also features a special word called the Spangram, which ties into the theme and spans from one side of the grid to the other. The real challenge lies in identifying and selecting the right words that fit the theme, making for a fun and engaging puzzle experience.
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Helpful Tips for Solving the NYT Strands Puzzle
- Focus on the Theme: Understanding the central theme is key since all words in the puzzle are connected to it.
- Find the Spangram: Identifying the spangram can serve as a starting point to uncover other words.
- Spot Word Patterns: Look for familiar prefixes, suffixes, or letter combinations related to the theme.
- Narrow Down Options: As you discover words, eliminate used letters to simplify the remaining search.
Using these strategies can improve your gameplay and make solving NYT Strands even more enjoyable.
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NYT Strands April 26, 2025 (Saturday) – Hints, answers, Spangram
Below you can find the hints and answers along with the theme for today’s NYT Strands Puzzle.
Hints for Today’s Strands Puzzle
Here are some additional hints to help you solve today's NYT Strands puzzle:
- Today's spangram goes mostly across the puzzle from top to bottom.
- Look for letter groups you’ve seen before as they might follow a theme.
- Find the short words first, they can help you see the bigger ones.
- Notice any letters that show up more than once? They could be part of a hidden word.
- If you’re stuck, check the vowels as they often help link words together.
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Theme of Today’s NYT Strands Puzzle
The theme for today's NYT Strands, Saturday, April 26, 2025, is "Face time" This theme revolves around things that are applied on the face.
Source: NYT Strands
Answers for Today’s NYT Strands
Source: NYT Strands
For today's puzzle, the answers include:
- CONCEALER
- BRONZER
- FOUNDATION
- PRIMER
- POWDER
The spangram for today's puzzle is MAKEUP EXAM.
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