Issue #787 Wed 29 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — April 29, 2026
Prepare your supplies for a day spent on the water. Today we organize the essential components required for a successful outing.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A sprawling collection of specialized gear laid out across the dock before the morning departure.
Recreational outdoor activity
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
Single word
6 letters.
Starts with T, ends with E.
TACKLE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 H (4 letters)
- 4 L (4 letters)
- 5 P (6 letters)
- 6 R (4 letters)
- 7 S (6 letters)
- 8 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (6 letters)
- 2 CO (6 letters)
- 3 HO (4 letters)
- 4 LU (4 letters)
- 5 PL (6 letters)
- 6 RE (4 letters)
- 7 SW (6 letters)
- 8 WE (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A buoyant indicator that signals when something has made contact with your line.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOBBER
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
An insulated container used to keep your provisions or catch at the right temperature.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COOLER
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A curved metal piece designed to snag or secure your target.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HOOK
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
An artificial object intended to mimic natural prey and attract attention.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LU.
LURE
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Handheld tools used for gripping and manipulating small metal parts.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLIERS
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A rotating mechanical device that manages the length and tension of your line.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RE.
REEL
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A jointed connection that allows parts to turn freely without twisting the line.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SW.
SWIVEL
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A dense object used to sink your line to a specific depth.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WE.
WEIGHT
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Complete Strands answer
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- BOBBER
- COOLER
- HOOK
- LURE
- PLIERS
- REEL
- SWIVEL
- WEIGHT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 29, 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 29, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 29, 2026?
NYT Strands on April 29, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 8 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the April 29, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 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 29, 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 8 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 8 theme words · 6-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 8 theme words · 6-letter spangram