Issue #408 Tue 15 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 15, 2025
A patient grid awaits those who appreciate a slow pour and a steady hand. Today's puzzle offers a quiet challenge for the discerning solver.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The metal tanks gleaming behind glass, the smell of malt in the air, and the chalkboard menu listing everything by the pint.
Independent beverage production
SMALL SCALE DRINK PRODUCTION
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
12 letters.
Starts with M, ends with Y.
MICROBREWERY
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (4 letters)
- 2 L (5 letters)
- 3 N (5 letters)
- 4 P (7 letters)
- 5 P (6 letters)
- 6 S (4 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (4 letters)
- 2 LA (5 letters)
- 3 NI (5 letters)
- 4 PI (7 letters)
- 5 PO (6 letters)
- 6 SO (4 letters)
- 7 ST (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A hearty, dark seasonal choice often found in the late winter months.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOCK
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
This variety undergoes a lengthy cold-storage conditioning process to achieve its crisp finish.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LAGER
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Gas infusion creates a cascading effect and a creamy texture in the glass.
5 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NI.
NITRO
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A pale, golden classic known for its clean profile and hop-forward bitterness.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PILSNER
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Dark, roasted malts provide a rich, chocolatey depth to this traditional English style.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
PORTER
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A sharp, acidic profile that pushes the boundaries of traditional flavor profiles.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SO.
SOUR
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Expect a heavy body and deep, roasted coffee notes from this opaque pour.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STOUT
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- BOCK
- LAGER
- NITRO
- PILSNER
- PORTER
- SOUR
- STOUT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 15, 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 15, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 15, 2025?
NYT Strands on April 15, 2025 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 15, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "M" — 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 15, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 12-letter spangram