Another Strands puzzle is here to test your word-finding skills and thematic reasoning. The letter grid hides multiple words connected by a central idea that you must deduce, all while following the strict "use each letter once" rule.

If you're struggling to make progress in this relaxing puzzle game, this guide provides help, including theme suggestions, word spoilers, and finally, access to the complete solution if you need it to finish the puzzle. No matter how much assistance you require, it's all available here to help you solve today's puzzle.

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The NYT Games Strands THE Movies #410 April 17, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue THE Movies. It has seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

If you want some hints that don't spoil any of the themed words in this puzzle game that can make you smarter, you can find help in the sections below. Each one contains a little helpful tip that won't give away too much.

General Spangram Hint 1

General Spangram Hint 2

General Spangram Hint 3

Spoilers for Today's New York Times Strands

The two sections below each feature a spoiled word from today's puzzle. If you want to see a couple of answers without the hassle of getting them in-game, you can just open these two sections up instead.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT THE Movie Strands

Just looking for the full answer to this puzzle game? You can find all the themed words, the Spangram, and the location of each of these words in the letter grid hidden in the expandable section below.

Today's Strands Explained

Still don't get the answer for the New York Times Games Strands puzzle today? Inside the section below is a full explanation of how all the pieces of this puzzle game fit together in perfect harmony and make sense.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website, available on almost any device with a browser.

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Strands
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Released
March 4, 2024
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Genre(s)
Puzzle