Issue #404 Fri 11 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 11, 2025
A light, rhythmic grid today that asks you to keep your finger on the button. The pace is brisk and the vocabulary is familiar to anyone who keeps the television on in the background.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The bright studio lights, the hum of the audience, and the heavy plastic button waiting under your thumb.
Television competition programming
TELEVISED COMPETITIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
9 letters.
Starts with G, ends with S.
GAMESHOWS
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Starting letters
- 1 C (11 letters)
- 2 J (8 letters)
- 3 L (5 letters)
- 4 P (8 letters)
- 5 P (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CA (11 letters)
- 2 JE (8 letters)
- 3 LI (5 letters)
- 4 PA (8 letters)
- 5 PY (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
A signature line that sticks in the public memory long after the credits roll.
11 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CATCHPHRASE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
You have to phrase your response as a question to stay in the running.
8 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JE.
JEOPARDY
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A specialized vocabulary shared by a specific group or profession.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LINGO
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A secret string of characters required for access.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PASSWORD
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A structure built of stone or clay that tapers to a point at the top.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PY.
PYRAMID
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- CATCHPHRASE
- JEOPARDY
- LINGO
- PASSWORD
- PYRAMID
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 11, 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 11, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 11, 2025?
NYT Strands on April 11, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the April 11, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "G" — 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 11, 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 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 5 theme words · 9-letter spangram