All the hints, nudges, and answers you need for today’s NYT Strands puzzle. Strands is an upgraded word search game by the New York Times, requiring creative twists on traditional word search puzzles. Words can be formed using connected letters in any direction, creating quirky patterns. The solutions are linked by a theme, and a “spangram” ties together the day’s theme, spanning the entire grid either horizontally or vertically. Strands challenges you without providing a word list, making it more thought-provoking than other games like Wordle and Connections. If you find yourself stumped or pressed for time, we’ve got the NYT Strands hints you need to move ahead comfortably. Today’s theme: Not too much — words revolving around saving. The spangram for today runs vertically. The answer for the spangram is “On the Cheap.” The word list includes: Bargain, Inexpensive, On the Cheap, Budget, Sale, and Affordable. For those interested in other games, check out Mashable’s Games page for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more. Not the answer you’re looking for today? Here’s a hint for yesterday’s Strands solution.
NYT Strands Clues and Solutions for April 18, 2026
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