Issue #410 Thu 17 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 17, 2025
The marquee lights flicker in the damp evening air. A quiet rhythm settles over the grid as you navigate the marquee's offerings.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The velvet curtain rises, and a single word appears in bold letters above the scene.
Cinema and motion picture history.
NAMES OF CINEMATIC PRODUCTIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
A single word.
6 letters.
Starts with T, ends with S.
TITLES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (7 letters)
- 2 G (9 letters)
- 3 G (7 letters)
- 4 G (8 letters)
- 5 R (4 letters)
- 6 S (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AV (7 letters)
- 2 GO (9 letters)
- 3 GO (7 letters)
- 4 GR (8 letters)
- 5 RI (4 letters)
- 6 SH (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A billionaire pilot maneuvers a silver plane across the desert expanse.
7 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AV.
AVIATOR
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
An aging patriarch sits in a darkened study, making an offer that cannot be refused.
9 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GODFATHER
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A group of youngsters discovers a dusty map in an attic, leading to subterranean treasure.
7 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GOONIES
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A young man drifts on a pool float, feeling detached from his future.
8 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GR.
GRADUATE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A cursed videotape circulates, promising a lethal visit after seven days.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RI.
RING
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A winter caretaker descends into madness within the walls of an isolated hotel.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHINING
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Complete Strands answer
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- AVIATOR
- GODFATHER
- GOONIES
- GRADUATE
- RING
- SHINING
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 17, 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 17, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 17, 2025?
NYT Strands on April 17, 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 17, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "T" — 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 17, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 6-letter spangram