Every tip, clue, and direct answer you need to solve today’s NYT Strands puzzle.
Published on April 14, 2026.
Today’s NYT Strands hints are straightforward if you love jewelry. Strands, the New York Times’ enhanced word-search game, asks players to adapt traditional word searches by creating words from linked letters in any direction. The words can form unique shapes as they change directions. Every grid letter is part of an answer, united by a thematic “spangram” across the grid.
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Offering subtle hints and no word list, Strands presents a brain-teaser that might take a bit longer than other games like Wordle and Connections. If you’re stuck or short on time for today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints you’ll need to keep moving at your own speed.
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NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Gift of the month
The words are about jewels.
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Today’s NYT Strands theme explained: The words signify monthly gemstones.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?
Today’s spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer today
Today’s spangram is Birthstone.
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NYT Strands word list for April 15:
– Topaz
– Opal
– Turquoise
– Birthstone
– Diamond
– Garnet
– Perdiot
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