Issue #762 Sat 4 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 4, 2026
As the frost recedes, the garden begins to stir. These botanical pioneers are the first to announce the arrival of warmer days.
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Warm sunlight hits the garden bed, encouraging the first colorful petals to emerge from the dirt.
Seasonal flora and botanical growth.
VERNAL GARDEN BLOOMING
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
A two-word noun phrase.
13 letters.
Starts with S, ends with M.
SPRING BLOSSOM
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Starting letters
- 1 C (6 letters)
- 2 D (8 letters)
- 3 H (8 letters)
- 4 S (8 letters)
- 5 T (5 letters)
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First two letters
- 1 CR (6 letters)
- 2 DA (8 letters)
- 3 HY (8 letters)
- 4 SN (8 letters)
- 5 TU (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A low-growing bulbous plant that provides a splash of purple or gold in late winter.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CROCUS
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A cheerful yellow perennial known for its distinctive central trumpet.
8 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DAFFODIL
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A dense spike of intensely scented, star-like florets.
8 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HY.
HYACINTH
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A nodding white bloom that frequently emerges through a thin layer of ice.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SN.
SNOWDROP
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A popular bulb flower with smooth, broad leaves and a simple, elegant head.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TULIP
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How hard is NYT Strands on April 4, 2026?
NYT Strands on April 4, 2026 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 4, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "S" — 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 4, 2026?
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 · 13-letter spangram