Issue #764 Mon 6 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 6, 2026
An investigation into the perimeters that define our world. This puzzle collects terms for the lines and zones where things come to an end.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The sharp drop-off at the end of a cliff or the white paint marking the end of a court.
Spatial definitions and perimeters.
PERIPHERAL BORDERS
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
two-word noun
11 letters.
Starts with O, ends with S.
OUTER LIMITS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (8 letters)
- 2 B (5 letters)
- 3 E (4 letters)
- 4 E (9 letters)
- 5 M (6 letters)
- 6 V (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (8 letters)
- 2 BR (5 letters)
- 3 ED (4 letters)
- 4 EX (9 letters)
- 5 MA (6 letters)
- 6 VE (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A partition that separates one area from another.
8 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOUNDARY
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The very top of a steep drop or the threshold of a new state.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRINK
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The sharp side of a blade or the perimeter of a table.
4 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with ED.
EDGE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A hand or foot, or the most distal point of a shape.
9 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EX.
EXTREMITY
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The empty area surrounding a body of text.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MARGIN
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The narrow strip of grass bordering a highway.
5 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VE.
VERGE
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- BOUNDARY
- BRINK
- EDGE
- EXTREMITY
- MARGIN
- VERGE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 6, 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 6, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 6, 2026?
NYT Strands on April 6, 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 6, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "O" — 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 6, 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 · 11-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 11-letter spangram