Strands is here again to make you rack your brain for the theme and the themed words hidden inside its letter grid. If you want to succeed with this puzzle, you will need to ponder over the single clue you have been given and attempt to figure out what words could be in the grid.

If you already know how to play Strands, you know this isn't an easy feat. You might need a hand with today's puzzle, as it has a challenging theme and some difficult words hidden inside it. This article is designed to help anyone who is stuck out with clues, spoilers, and more.

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The NYT Games Strands Buzzing In #404 April 11, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Buzzing In. It has six things to find: the Spangram and five themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

Searching for some spoiler-free help? You can find three helpful tips in the sections below that don't contain any of the answers to this minimalist puzzle game inside.

General Spangram Hint 1

General Spangram Hint 2

General Spangram Hint 3

Spoilers for Today's New York Times Strands

If you are looking for spoilers that you don't have to find a bunch of non-themed words for, you can find two below. Each section contains one spoiler and a screenshot of where that word belongs.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT Buzzing In Strands

If you need the full answer to this difficult puzzle game, look inside the expandable section below. It will reveal all the themed words and the locations of those words inside the grid of the puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

Hidden inside the expandable section below is help for those who have finished the puzzle but still don't get it. Open it up and peek inside to see how the clue and the themed words of this puzzle game are all related to one another.

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