Issue #771 Mon 13 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 13, 2026
Items are often put away when not in use. This puzzle celebrates such places and objects.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A place where items are kept out of sight, perhaps awaiting their next use.
Places for keeping things
ENCLOSED SPACE FOR PROPERTY
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
A common type of place
11 letters.
Starts with S, ends with D.
STORAGESHED
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Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 G (5 letters)
- 3 H (4 letters)
- 4 M (5 letters)
- 5 T (5 letters)
- 6 W (11 letters)
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Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BI (7 letters)
- 2 GR (5 letters)
- 3 HO (4 letters)
- 4 MO (5 letters)
- 5 TO (5 letters)
- 6 WH (11 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
This two-wheeled vehicle is often stored in a shed.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BI.
BICYCLE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
This outdoor cooking apparatus is frequently kept under cover.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GR.
GRILL
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A flexible tube for watering plants, often coiled up.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HOSE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A garden machine for cutting grass, usually kept indoors.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MOWER
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Implements for manual work, often kept in a box or drawer.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOOLS
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
A large container with a wheel and handles, used for moving heavy objects.
11 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WH.
WHEELBARROW
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- GRILL
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Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 13, 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 13, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 13, 2026?
NYT Strands on April 13, 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 13, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 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 13, 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
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 11-letter spangram