NYT ‘Strands’ Hints and Spangram Answers for April 15, 2026
The New York Times game Strands has joined the roster of daily word puzzles. Players now race to find themed words and a central spangram each day.
How the game works
Players form theme words by dragging or tapping letters. Double-tap the final letter when using taps to submit a word.
Theme words highlight in blue when found. They must fill the board without overlapping.
- The spangram touches two opposite sides of the board.
- The spangram highlights in yellow when discovered.
- Non-theme words earn hints; three non-theme words yield one hint.
- Hints reveal letters of a theme word or the letter order when an active hint exists.
Strands #773 — April 15, 2026
Wednesday’s puzzle is Strands #773. The theme centers on the phrase “Gift of the month.” The NYT Strands Hints pointed out that September is sapphire.
The puzzle contains seven theme words, including the spangram. The spangram spans both vertical and horizontal tiles.
Spangram answer and orientation
The Spangram Answers for April 15, 2026 reveal the spangram as BIRTHSTONE. It appears across multiple lines and touches opposite sides of the grid.
Gameplay tips
- Start by scanning for long words that might form the spangram.
- Use non-theme words strategically to earn hints.
- Watch highlight colors to confirm theme versus spangram finds.
This recap uses NYT Strands Hints and the official Spangram Answers for April 15, 2026. For daily updates and more puzzle guides, follow Filmogaz.com.
