April 20, 2026 NYT Strands Hints and Answers

April 20, 2026 NYT Strands Hints and Answers

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All the tips, nudges, and solutions for today’s NYT Strands puzzle are here.

Today’s Strands puzzles are simple if you’re on top of your game. Strands, the New York Times’ advanced word-search game, adds a twist to the usual format. Words can be created from connected letters in any direction; they can even change direction, forming unique shapes and patterns. Every letter is included in an answer, with each puzzle having a theme and a special “spangram” that ties the solutions together. This spangram stretches across the entire grid.

If you’re stuck and don’t have the time to solve the puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints you need to keep going.

NYT Strands theme hint: Brightness abounds!

Words are related to shine. Today’s spangram is arranged vertically. The answer is: Catch the Light.

Word List for April 20:
– Glisten
– Gleam
– Glitter
– Catch the Light
– Glimmer
– Glow
– Glint

Find more daily games and puzzles on Mashable’s Games page. If today’s puzzle isn’t what you’re looking for, check out the solution for April 19.

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