Issue #769 Sat 11 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 11, 2026
A collection of items designed to be worn at the highest point of the person.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Reaching for a final accessory to place upon the crown of the head before stepping outside.
Apparel and accessories for the head.
CLOTHING FOR THE CROWN
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
A seven-letter compound noun.
7 letters.
Starts with T, ends with R.
TOPGEAR
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 B (5 letters)
- 3 B (6 letters)
- 4 D (5 letters)
- 5 F (6 letters)
- 6 S (8 letters)
- 7 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (6 letters)
- 2 BE (5 letters)
- 3 BO (6 letters)
- 4 DE (5 letters)
- 5 FE (6 letters)
- 6 SO (8 letters)
- 7 TO (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A small, brimless item that fits closely to the scalp, often knitted.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEANIE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A soft, flat, circular garment of wool or felt.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BERET
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A hard felt accessory with a rounded crown, once common in London's financial district.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOWLER
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A stiff felt item that shares its name with a prestigious annual horse race.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DERBY
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A felt garment with a wide brim and an indented crown, often worn by film noir protagonists.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FE.
FEDORA
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A very wide-brimmed accessory from Mexico designed to provide ample shade.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SO.
SOMBRERO
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A tall, pleated white garment worn by a head chef.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOQUE
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- BEANIE
- BERET
- BOWLER
- DERBY
- FEDORA
- SOMBRERO
- TOQUE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 11, 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 11, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 11, 2026?
NYT Strands on April 11, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the April 11, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "T" — 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 11, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram