Issue #765 Tue 7 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 7, 2026
A steady hand and a clear horizon guide the way through today's grid. The language of the open sea provides the map for this journey.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A gentle breeze fills the white canvas as the vessel glides across a glassy, undisturbed surface.
Nautical navigation and effortless progress.
UNIMPEDED MARITIME PROGRESS
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
A two-word noun phrase.
13 letters.
Starts with S, ends with G.
SMOOTHSAILING
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Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 F (6 letters)
- 4 K (4 letters)
- 5 M (4 letters)
- 6 W (8 letters)
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Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (7 letters)
- 2 CO (6 letters)
- 3 FA (6 letters)
- 4 KN (4 letters)
- 5 MA (4 letters)
- 6 WA (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
One's relative position or direction determined by a compass.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEARING
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The intended route or path taken by a ship.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COURSE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A unit of length equal to six feet, used to measure water depth.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FA.
FATHOM
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A unit of speed used by vessels at sea.
4 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KN.
KNOT
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A physical object or buoy used as a reference by a navigator.
4 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MARK
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A specific set of coordinates used to plot a leg of a trip.
8 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WAYPOINT
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- COURSE
- FATHOM
- KNOT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 7, 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 7, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 7, 2026?
NYT Strands on April 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 13-letter spangram