Every hint and answer needed to solve today’s NYT Strands puzzle on April 21, 2026. Strands, a word-search game by the New York Times, requires players to link letters in any direction to form words, creating quirky patterns. Each letter in the grid is part of an answer, and all solutions share a theme along with the “spangram,” a word that spans the grid horizontally or vertically, summarizing the theme. Today’s theme is Earth Day, with words related to protection and preservation.
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Today’s hints are ideal for environmentalists, and the spangram is horizontal. The spangram answer is “Conservation.” If you’re stuck or pressed for time, here are the hints to help you progress in today’s puzzle.
Word list for April 22:
– Reduce
– Conservation
– Recycle
– Refill
– Reuse
– Donate
– Repair
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Topics: Strands