Issue #41 Sat 13 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 13, 2024
A steady rhythm anchors the week. These grids offer a patient path through familiar territory.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The smell of stale beer, feedback ringing in the rafters, and a crowd swaying in unison.
Popular musical acts from the twentieth century
FAMOUS MUSICAL ENSEMBLES
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
9 letters.
Starts with R, ends with S.
ROCKBANDS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 H (5 letters)
- 2 J (7 letters)
- 3 N (7 letters)
- 4 O (5 letters)
- 5 P (6 letters)
- 6 Q (5 letters)
- 7 R (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 HE (5 letters)
- 2 JO (7 letters)
- 3 NI (7 letters)
- 4 OA (5 letters)
- 5 PO (6 letters)
- 6 QU (5 letters)
- 7 RU (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
This organ beats steadily until it finally stops.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HE.
HEART
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A long trek across unknown territory.
7 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JO.
JOURNEY
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The state of complete peace and liberation.
7 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NI.
NIRVANA
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A patch of green in a vast desert.
5 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OA.
OASIS
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A toxic substance that can be fatal if ingested.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POISON
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A female monarch who wears a crown.
5 letters.
Starts with Q.
Starts with QU.
QUEEN
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The sensation of moving with great speed.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RU.
RUSH
Spoiler zone
Complete Strands answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
Reveal the spangram
Reveal all theme words
- HEART
- JOURNEY
- NIRVANA
- OASIS
- POISON
- QUEEN
- RUSH
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 13, 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 13, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 13, 2024?
NYT Strands on April 13, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the April 13, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "R" — 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 13, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 7 theme words · 9-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 9-letter spangram