Issue #421 Mon 28 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 28, 2025
Small errors tend to accumulate over the course of a week. Today offers a chance to reconcile those minor missteps with a bit of patience.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The glass tips, the coffee spreads across the counter, and you reach for the nearest towel.
Casual reactions to minor mishaps.
EXCLAMATIONS OF CLUMSY MOMENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
A single long compound word.
13 letters.
Starts with W, ends with Y.
WHOOPSIEDAISY
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 F (6 letters)
- 3 S (4 letters)
- 4 S (5 letters)
- 5 S (7 letters)
- 6 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BL (7 letters)
- 2 FA (6 letters)
- 3 SL (4 letters)
- 4 SP (5 letters)
- 5 ST (7 letters)
- 6 TO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
An embarrassing mistake born of carelessness or lack of focus.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLUNDER
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
To hesitate or lose momentum when you should be moving forward.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FA.
FALTER
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A momentary loss of traction on an icy sidewalk.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SL.
SLIP
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The result of knocking over a full mug of ink on a clean desk.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPILL
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Caught on an uneven rug while trying to carry too many things at once.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STUMBLE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
When a stack of books loses its center of gravity and comes crashing down.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOPPLE
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- BLUNDER
- FALTER
- SLIP
- SPILL
- STUMBLE
- TOPPLE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 28, 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 28, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 28, 2025?
NYT Strands on April 28, 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 28, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "W" — 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 28, 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 · 13-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 13-letter spangram