Charles Esther
A new Strands puzzle appears daily at midnight based on your local time zone.
So if you’re searching for Saturday’s challenge.
About NYT Strands
Strands is one of the newest word games launched by The New York Times, following hits like Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee.
It’s fun, clever, and gets your brain working in all the right ways.
However, some days can be trickier than others – and that’s where we come in with your daily hints and answers.
Spoiler alert:
If you’re not ready to see today’s solution yet, scroll carefully!
NYT Strands Today (Game #413) – Hints for April 20 2025
Hint #1 – Today’s Theme
Theme: On the Hunt
This should instantly bring to mind something seasonal, especially with a certain springtime holiday.
Hint #2 – Unlockable Clue Words
Playing the following words will trigger the game’s in-built hint system:
SEEDY, CAKE, SOAK, NECK, CARE, BORE
These words don’t belong to the main theme but are used to unlock help.
Hint #3 – Spangram Details
Spangram Length: 12 letters
Board Coverage:
- Begins on the left side, 4th row
- Ends on the right side, 3rd row
This should help you visualize the path of the central word.
NYT Strands Today (Game #413) – Answers for April 20 2025
Ready to reveal the full solution?
Here are the themed words for today’s puzzle:
- BUNNY
- TOYS
- BOOK
- EGGS
- CHOCOLATE
- CANDY
- PEEPS
Spangram: EASTER BASKET
Puzzle Rating and Commentary
Difficulty: Easy
Performance: Perfect Score
Today’s puzzle was on the lighter side, themed around Easter celebrations and all the joyful treats that come with it.
From chocolates to marshmallow PEEPS, it’s hard not to smile at this lineup.
Fun fact: In the UK, Easter eggs start appearing almost as soon as Christmas ends.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., PEEPS have a devoted fanbase that turns every spring into a marshmallow frenzy.
NYT Strands Yesterday (Saturday April 19 – Game #412)
If you missed yesterday’s game, here’s a quick recap:
Theme: Take That
Answers:
- HINT
- CHANCE
- HIKE
- GANDER
- NUMBER
- SELFIE
- BREATHER
Spangram: TAKE THAT
What Is NYT Strands?
Strands is the latest brain teaser from the NYT Games collection.
It’s a word search game with a twist, where you discover theme-based words and one long spangram that ties everything together.
You can play NYT Strands on both desktop and mobile via the NYT Games site.
Need help mastering it? Check out our full guide to how to play Strands, filled with tips and daily solutions.
How did you do on today’s puzzle? Share your streaks and thoughts in the comments!
And don’t forget to check back tomorrow for NYT Strands #414 – we’ll have hints and answers ready as always.
