Issue #763 Sun 5 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 5, 2026
A study of mammals characterized by a distinctive anatomical feature for raising their young.
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Today's theme
A snug, fur-covered fold designed to protect and nourish a developing infant.
Natural history and zoological classification.
POUCHED WILDLIFE
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
single word
10 letters.
Starts with M, ends with S.
MARSUPIALS
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Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 K (8 letters)
- 3 K (5 letters)
- 4 O (7 letters)
- 5 W (7 letters)
- 6 W (6 letters)
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Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BI (5 letters)
- 2 KA (8 letters)
- 3 KO (5 letters)
- 4 OP (7 letters)
- 5 WA (7 letters)
- 6 WO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
An endangered desert animal with long ears and a silky coat.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BI.
BILBY
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A large, bipedal grazer capable of leaping great distances.
8 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KA.
KANGAROO
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A slow-moving arboreal mammal that feeds on gum trees.
5 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KO.
KOALA
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A nocturnal scavenger that might play dead when a predator approaches.
7 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OP.
OPOSSUM
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A small-to-medium sized animal that resembles a miniature version of a larger hopper.
7 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WALLABY
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A thickset, muscular burrower with a backward-facing pocket.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WO.
WOMBAT
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- BILBY
- KANGAROO
- KOALA
- OPOSSUM
- WALLABY
- WOMBAT
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Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 5, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for April 5, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 5, 2026?
NYT Strands on April 5, 2026 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 5, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 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 5, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram