Strands is back again to challenge your brain. If you want to win today's puzzle, you need to study the one little clue the puzzle gives you, come up with some ideas of what the theme might be, then search for words in the letter grid. Sometimes, that can be extremely difficult, even for those who know how to play Strands well.

If you are stuck on today's puzzle, you've come to the right place for help. This article contains general theme clues, spoilers, and even the full answer to the puzzle if that is what you need to win this one.

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The NYT Games Strands On The Hunt #413 April 20, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue On The Hunt. It has eight things to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

If a hint would help, but you don't like the in-game hints because they give too much away, you can find three theme hints below. Each section has a different clue that won't spoil a single word in this short PC puzzle game.

General Spangram Hint 1

General Spangram Hint 2

General Spangram Hint 3

Spoilers for Today's New York Times Strands

Need a spoiler for this minimalist puzzle game, but don't want to work for it? Unlike the in-game spoilers that you have to save up non-themed words for, you can find two words from the puzzle's answers in the sections below.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT On The Hunt Strands

The full answer to the New York Times Games Strands puzzle for today is hidden inside the expandable section below. If you want a peek at all the themed words and the Spangram, you can find it here.

Today's Strands Explained

The explanation of this free puzzle game similar to Wordle is located in the section below. If you open it up, it will show you how the theme matches up with the clue and all the answers inside the letter grid.

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