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🧩 Move Over Wordle! NYT’s ‘Strands’ Is the New Daily Word Game Craze
The New York Times is shaking up the word game scene again 🎉. Say goodbye (for now) to Wordle, Mini Crossword, and Connections—because a new obsession has arrived.
Introducing Strands, NYT’s latest daily puzzle that’s grabbing attention across the web 📰. With themed word boards and a clever twist called a “spangram,” Strands is quickly becoming the go-to challenge for puzzle lovers.
Let’s break down everything you need to know about today’s Strands puzzle for Tuesday, April 29, 2025—including hints, how to play, and all the answers 🧠.
📘 How To Play NYT Strands
If you’re new to Strands, here’s how it works, straight from The New York Times:
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🧠 Find all theme words hidden in the letter grid.
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💙 Theme words highlight in blue once found.
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✍️ Create words by dragging or tapping letters. Tap the last letter twice to submit.
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🧩 Theme words don’t overlap and cover the whole board.
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🌟 Find the spangram — the one special word that connects two opposite edges of the board. It highlights in yellow.
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❓ Stuck? Find 3 non-theme words to earn a hint!
👉 Example theme: Fruit. Words: APPLE, BANANA, PEAR, etc. Spangram: FRUIT.
🔍 April 29 NYT Strands Puzzle Theme & Hints
🧢 Theme Clue: "I've Got You Covered"
Today’s puzzle focuses on things with tough or protective outer coverings. Think nature, food, biology!
↔️ Spangram Direction
The spangram runs mostly horizontally (right to left).
🧩 April 29 NYT Strands Puzzle Hints
Here are your early clues — each word starts with the following letters:
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TO
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TA
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NA
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AR
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WA
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NU
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SH (Spangram)
🟡 Spangram Answer for April 29
Today’s special spangram is: SHELLS 🐚
It perfectly matches the theme of "I've Got You Covered."
✅ NYT Strands Answers for Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Here’s the full list of theme words for today’s puzzle:
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🐢 TORTOISE
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🌮 TACO
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🐚 NAUTILUS
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🦔 ARMADILLO
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🌰 WALNUT
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🧬 NUCLEUS
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🟡 SHELLS (Spangram)
🧠 Why Strands Is Gaining Popularity
Players are loving Strands for its clever themes, the thrill of uncovering the spangram, and its relaxing-yet-challenging vibe. It’s the perfect mix of fun and focus — just like its NYT word game siblings.
Looking for more word game fun? Check out other puzzles like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections — all in the NYT Games section!
