Issue #35 Sun 7 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 7, 2024
Quiet days in the grid often reveal the simplest of connections. Today's puzzle offers a patient walk through familiar territory, asking only for a steady hand and a bit of focus.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A dandelion seed drifting through an open window, or the way a dry leaf skitters across the pavement on a quiet afternoon.
Physical properties of objects
THINGS WITH NEGLIGIBLE MASS
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Single word adjective
11 letters.
Starts with L, ends with T.
LIGHTWEIGHT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 B (6 letters)
- 3 E (7 letters)
- 4 F (7 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (7 letters)
- 2 BU (6 letters)
- 3 EY (7 letters)
- 4 FE (7 letters)
- 5 PA (5 letters)
- 6 ST (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A colorful orb that demands a string to keep it from drifting into the clouds.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BALLOON
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A soap film that reflects the whole room before popping into nothingness.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUBBLE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A single stray hair that finds its way onto your cheek after you rub your eyes.
7 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EY.
EYELASH
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The soft part of a bird that helps it stay aloft in a gust of wind.
7 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FE.
FEATHER
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A thin sheet that holds a grocery list or a half-finished sketch.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PAPER
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The slender, hollow tube you use to pull a cold drink from a glass.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STRAW
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Complete Strands answer
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Reveal the spangram
Reveal all theme words
- BALLOON
- BUBBLE
- EYELASH
- FEATHER
- PAPER
- STRAW
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 7, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for April 7, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 7, 2024?
NYT Strands on April 7, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the April 7, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "L" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on April 7, 2024?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 11-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 11-letter spangram