Check out these Strands hints today if you find it hard to spot words in NYT’s latest word game. Those bored with the New York Times’ sensational games like Wordle and Connections are turning their attention to Strands for a challenging new experience. If you’re one of them, struggling with Strands #293, we can get you sorted. To help you out, we have included the hints, answers, and the Spangram for today’s NYT Strands on April 26, 2025.
Today’s Strands Theme:
The theme for today’s Strands on April 26, 2025, is Face time
NYT Strands Hint for Today:
The hint for today’s Spangram for Strands — Something you might take after missing a test; also connected to cosmetics.
Once you’ve decrypted the Spangram, finding the theme words for today’s Strands becomes much easier. If you still can’t figure it out, we’ve included hints for a couple of theme words below, including one from the left half and another from the right half of the board.
Hints for Today’s Strands Theme Words:
- Hint #1: A cosmetic used to cover up dark circles and blemishes.
- Hint #2: A base layer applied before any other makeup product.
Strands Spangram Position: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?
The Spangram for today’s Strands is mostly — VERTICAL.
We’ll help you crack it further by giving you the locations of the first and last letters:
- First letter: Column 4, Row 1
- Last letter: Column 4, Row 10
Today’s Strands Spangram Answer:
The Spangram answer for today’s Strands #293 on April 26, 2025, is — MAKEUPEXAM
Today’s Strands Answers:
Find all the theme words for today’s NYT Strands listed below:
- CONCEALER
- FOUNDATION
- POWDER
- BRONZER
- PRIMER
Reflections on Today’s Puzzle:
Today’s puzzle was a fun dive into the world of cosmetics. Starting with “CONCEALER” in the top left corner, it became clear that the theme was all about makeup essentials. Once “BRONZER” and “PRIMER” showed up, spotting the Spangram “MAKEUPEXAM” vertically down the board tied everything together perfectly. A quick, satisfying solve for beauty lovers and puzzle fans alike!
Conclusion:
How did today’s Strands game pan out for you? Did you manage to crack the Spangram and all the theme words, or did a few slip past you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. See you tomorrow for another exciting puzzle adventure!