Issue #403 Thu 10 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 10, 2025
A steady hum in the garden marks the day. Look closely at the patterns in the grid.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a sunflower in mid-July, then listen for the low, persistent vibration nearby.
Garden visitors and hive dwellers
FUZZY POLLINATING INSECTS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
9 letters.
Starts with B, ends with E.
BUMBLEBEE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (7 letters)
- 2 A (8 letters)
- 3 S (7 letters)
- 4 T (6 letters)
- 5 T (6 letters)
- 6 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AB (7 letters)
- 2 AN (8 letters)
- 3 ST (7 letters)
- 4 TH (6 letters)
- 5 TO (6 letters)
- 6 WI (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The rounded, segmented rear portion of the creature.
7 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AB.
ABDOMEN
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A pair of sensory appendages used for feeling and smelling.
8 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AN.
ANTENNAE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The sharp, defensive point at the end of the tail.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STINGER
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The central section where legs and muscles attach.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TH.
THORAX
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The long, flexible organ used to sip nectar from flowers.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TONGUE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The two pairs of thin membranes that allow for flight.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WI.
WINGS
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- ABDOMEN
- ANTENNAE
- STINGER
- THORAX
- TONGUE
- WINGS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 10, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for April 10, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 10, 2025?
NYT Strands on April 10, 2025 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 10, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "B" — 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 10, 2025?
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 · 9-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram