Issue #780 Wed 22 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 22, 2026
Small choices often ripple outward to affect the health of our shared environment. Today we look at the habits that keep our world in balance.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A quiet forest path where the only footprints left are those made of moss and fallen leaves.
Environmental stewardship and ethics
PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
12 letters.
Starts with C, ends with N.
CONSERVATION
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (6 letters)
- 2 R (7 letters)
- 3 R (6 letters)
- 4 R (6 letters)
- 5 R (6 letters)
- 6 R (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DO (6 letters)
- 2 RE (7 letters)
- 3 RE (6 letters)
- 4 RE (6 letters)
- 5 RE (6 letters)
- 6 RE (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Giving away items you no longer need can provide them with a meaningful second life elsewhere.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DONATE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Processing used materials allows them to be transformed into new goods rather than discarded.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
RECYCLE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A smaller footprint is achieved by choosing to consume less in the first place.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REDUCE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Top off your existing containers instead of purchasing new packaging every time.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REFILL
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Mending a broken object restores its utility and keeps it out of the waste stream.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REPAIR
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Finding different ways to utilize an item extends its lifespan significantly.
5 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REUSE
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- DONATE
- RECYCLE
- REDUCE
- REFILL
- REPAIR
- REUSE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 22, 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 22, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 22, 2026?
NYT Strands on April 22, 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 22, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — 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 22, 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 · 12-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 12-letter spangram