Strands returns with another deceptively difficult word search that's anything but straightforward. In order to win, you need to study the one clue you are given and deduce all the hidden themed words and the theme itself.
If today's grid has you completely stumped, you're not alone; the words often hide in plain sight. This article provides all the assistance you might need, from gentle theme nudges to full word reveals and the complete answer with all the correct word placements. Whether you want just a small hint or the whole solution laid out, everything's available below to help you conquer this minimalist puzzle game.
How to Play the New York Times Games Strands
Strands is a short daily word game that pits you against a grid of seemingly random letters that contains a whole bunch of related words.
The NYT Games Strands It's a Sign #394 April 1, 2025
The Strands puzzle for today has the clue It's a Sign! It has seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words.
NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints
If you aren't a fan of the in-game hints because they give too much away, you can find three spoiler-free hints below. Each one is just a little clue towards the theme and won't ruin any answers for you for this puzzle game that can make you smarter.
General Spangram Hint 1
General Spangram Hint 2
General Spangram Hint 3
Spoilers for Today's New York Times Strands
If you don't feel like saving up non-themed words to get a spoiler in today's Strands, you can find two spoiled words below. Open up each of these expandable sections to see one answer and where that answer goes in the letter grid of this mind-boggling puzzle game.
Spoiler 1
Spoiler 2
The Answer to the NYT It's a Sign Strands
The full spoiler for this mobile puzzle game similar to Wordle is located below. Open it up and take a peek inside to get the whole answer spoiled for you, including all the themed words and their locations in the letter grid.
Today's Strands Explained
Don't get today's puzzle? You can find an explanation for it in the section below. It will break down what all the themed words, the Spangram, and the clue have in common.
Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website, available on almost any device with a browser.
- Released
- March 4, 2024
- Developer(s)
- The New York Times Company
- Publisher(s)
- The New York Times Company
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Puzzle
