Strands returns with another deceptively difficult word search that's anything but straightforward. That one vague clue and the requirement to use every letter exactly once can turn this seemingly simple puzzle into a real headache, even if you know the rules of Strands well.
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. You can also find the complete answer if you want to see it.
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The NYT Games Strands What Talent #414 April 21, 2025
The Strands puzzle for today has the clue What Talent! It has seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words.
NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints
The three sections below each contain a single clue concerning the theme of this mobile puzzle game. None of these will spoil any answers, but are instead designed to help you inch a little closer to the Spangram.
General Spangram Hint 1
General Spangram Hint 2
General Spangram Hint 3
Spoilers for Today's New York Times Strands
If you want a spoiler, but you don't like the in-game hints, you should look into the two sections below. Each one has a single spoiled answer from today's puzzle, along with a screenshot of where it goes in this browser game.
Spoiler 1
Spoiler 2
The Answer to the NYT What Talent Strands
The answer to this free-to-play game is hidden in the section below. Open it up with the "Read More" button underneath it to see all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of where each of those words belongs.
Today's Strands Explained
In need of more of an explanation? You can find a breakdown of what the clue, the themed words, and the Spangram all have in common with one another in this puzzle game.
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
